Originally Posted by
Walter S
I think that's wise to keep costs down. The tons of discarded napkins in the world give me feelings similar to that I get from receiving tons of junkmail that goes from the mailbox into the trash can without a second glance. It's a crying shame for those of us that want to conserve energy and natural resources.
+2. Most of the Subways I visit hand out a huge handful of napkins as well as a plastic bag. I always try to stop them from doing that, saying I'll eat it here, but most just give me a funny look and stuff away. Only once did I get a reusable plastic try instead of a bag.
It's like some grocery stores that are not set up fill a cloth bag. I think it's Walmart that has a carousel of plastic bags with no place to stage groceries and it's a pain to use reusable bags. I'm encouraged that some communities around here are starting to add a fee to plastic bags, and some stores give a credit for bags not used.
It's also easy enough to call the toll-free number on your junk mail and get off their list. I've been doing that for a quarter century, less than one call a month, and I don't get any junk mail. If you don't like junk mail, quit complaining and make the calls.