After starting this project and doing much research on the problems with plastic bags, I've realized that as a cashier and concerned citizen, I needed to start taking initiative to reduce the amount of plastic bags I give out at my register at work, while continuing to reduce my use of plastic bags in my personal life.
At work, I've began asking people if they'd like a bag, instead of just giving it to them automatically, and (although I'm sure I'm not supposed to) I've been silently sustaining from giving those bags that are purchasing extremely small items like single strings of beads, candy bars, pencils and various things that can be carried in pockets.
I have gotten some customers that specifically ask for a bag when I do this, in which case I have to give them one, but I've found that I can get away with not giving out bags a few more times than I usually would be able to otherwise so I think it is definitely worth it!
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