After a two month break, I returned to Namma Bengaluru, only to find a ban on plastic bags less than 40 Microns. Personally I welcomed the move comparing my living in the Middle East where even a simple grocer (never the less from Namma Kerala) would also use a cover higher than 40 micron.
Surprise came to me when I had to shell out extra bucks for the same. I was a little pulled back. But at some point fell this move was actually required. Speaking to my neighbours I realised that most of them carry bags for shopping now.
But there are a few who still can’t seem to get over their plastic obsession. A. S.(name changed) a neighbour has another solution. She placed low quality plastic carry bags with her favourite vendors. The bags would only be given to her. As it sounded as funny to me, it only showed the dependability factor and spurge to save money. This was a perfect example of “Penny Wise- Pound Foolish”
As much as I agree to the fact that these vendors are charging extra for the plastic carry bags, they should understand that this will not happen always. A few places who used to have the 40+ Micron bags for regular use have also started charging for the same. It seems more of money making machine now.
My favourite place to buy masalas and curry powders in Bengalur is Shivananda Stores. When I visited them, it was the same plastic bags with branding. But he charged me a good whopping 20 Rs for all the carry bags.
For some this is a effort to save the environment. And for some this is just money making tool. So much for a small word called “Plastic”.
When I walked down the Russel l Market, I remembered the old times, when my mother would keep bargaining for vegges, and I would be carrying all the bags – they were never plastic, but mostly a status symbol where she would showcase her bags from the best Saree Shops!!!!
Now I guess even the saree showroom don’t give those lovely jute bags. So much we do for the green city, but shortcuts are still a welcome point. Apart from the buyers, guess even the vendors should compromise a little for nature.
Surprise came to me when I had to shell out extra bucks for the same. I was a little pulled back. But at some point fell this move was actually required. Speaking to my neighbours I realised that most of them carry bags for shopping now.
But there are a few who still can’t seem to get over their plastic obsession. A. S.(name changed) a neighbour has another solution. She placed low quality plastic carry bags with her favourite vendors. The bags would only be given to her. As it sounded as funny to me, it only showed the dependability factor and spurge to save money. This was a perfect example of “Penny Wise- Pound Foolish”
As much as I agree to the fact that these vendors are charging extra for the plastic carry bags, they should understand that this will not happen always. A few places who used to have the 40+ Micron bags for regular use have also started charging for the same. It seems more of money making machine now.
My favourite place to buy masalas and curry powders in Bengalur is Shivananda Stores. When I visited them, it was the same plastic bags with branding. But he charged me a good whopping 20 Rs for all the carry bags.
For some this is a effort to save the environment. And for some this is just money making tool. So much for a small word called “Plastic”.
When I walked down the Russel l Market, I remembered the old times, when my mother would keep bargaining for vegges, and I would be carrying all the bags – they were never plastic, but mostly a status symbol where she would showcase her bags from the best Saree Shops!!!!
Now I guess even the saree showroom don’t give those lovely jute bags. So much we do for the green city, but shortcuts are still a welcome point. Apart from the buyers, guess even the vendors should compromise a little for nature.
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