Paper or Plastic?

LEDZEP · 03-25-2006, 02:34 PM

Just thought I'd make a poll that is just as meaningless as the bevy of other polls around here.

330eye · 03-25-2006, 03:04 PM

Should also add "both".
It our local stores, if you ask for paper, you get both.
Just my two cents on this meaningless poll.

shimshimhada · 03-25-2006, 03:05 PM

You fail at making useless polls. I will make a superior poll in a second.

england1987 · 03-25-2006, 03:08 PM

I would have to say plastic. This is because the handles on the paper bags easily get ripped off. They are not strong enough compared to the elastic strength of a plastic bag IMHO.

thd13 · 03-25-2006, 03:13 PM

I prefer paper because I can reuse it if I meet a butterface.

shimshimhada · 03-25-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thd13

I prefer paper because I can reuse it if I meet a butterface.

cdheaven · 03-25-2006, 03:24 PM

shim is definitly my favorite poll maker. way to "stoop" to his level led.

E90Fleet · 03-25-2006, 03:30 PM

We dont get paper here

tl_boy · 03-25-2006, 03:46 PM

When I worked at a grocery store in High School, I was told to ask "Is plastic okay?" Instead of "paper of plastic". That was 12 years ago. Plastic bags are cheaper, and it was thought that if we ask "is plastic okay" that it would cut down on paper bag consumption. These days, they don't even ask here in Houston, they just stick in plastic. And cheap places like Walmart don't even carry paper.

I always try to get paper though because I heard its better for the environment. It also comes in handy for keeping things (i don't throw them away).

Neil · 03-25-2006, 04:06 PM

we get a paper bag with a plastic bag on the exterior. best of both worlds

cdheaven · 03-25-2006, 04:08 PM

there is NOTHING off topic about this thread.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-25-2006, 04:08 PM

i hate costco.......they always boxed your items with huge reusable boxes!
i dumped all the boxes in the parking lot before leaving........

StewtheBassman · 03-25-2006, 05:41 PM

My wife let some Tide clothes detergent spill on my high zoot leather briefcase now I use plastic grocery bags for important business documents.

no1sportz · 03-25-2006, 06:29 PM

Paper! I can generally get more in a paper bag thus having less bags to carry!

e90rocks · 03-27-2006, 01:43 PM

re: your lengthy poll

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

You fail at making useless polls. I will make a superior poll in a second.

You meant to say inferior, but I concur.

findtom · 03-27-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdheaven

shim is definitly my favorite poll maker. way to "stoop" to his level led.

I bet you do paper.... or do you carry one of those reusable canvas bags?

RGRAY · 03-27-2006, 04:15 PM

PLASTIC

I have a small kitchen with no place to put a trash bin so I put two screws in the side of the cabinet and hang plastic bags there until they are filled and then change them.

It works very well for me.

EVO_S4 · 03-27-2006, 04:18 PM

plastic, its easier

shragon · 03-27-2006, 04:34 PM

i haven't had somebody ask me "paper or plastic" in a long time. they just automatically use plastic now.

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 04:54 PM

We recycle all our plastic that we don't use.

So there.

BellasBmw · 03-27-2006, 05:34 PM

I go for plastic..

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 05:37 PM

I like Rubber and Latex, but only with the right people...

03-25-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
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03-25-2006, 03:04 PM	#2
330eye Senior Member 3 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2006 330I BLK/BLK/SP/PP/NAV/CA Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	Should also add "both". It our local stores, if you ask for paper, you get both. Just my two cents on this meaningless poll.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 493 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	You fail at making useless polls. I will make a superior poll in a second.
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03-25-2006, 03:08 PM	#4
england1987 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Z4 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.50]	I would have to say plastic. This is because the handles on the paper bags easily get ripped off. They are not strong enough compared to the elastic strength of a plastic bag IMHO.
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thd13 Major 51 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I prefer paper because I can reuse it if I meet a butterface. __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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View Poll Results: At the checkout counter, do you prefer paper or plastic to carry your groceries?
Paper	15	34.09%
Plastic	29	65.91%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

03-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#7
cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 252 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	shim is definitly my favorite poll maker. way to "stoop" to his level led. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1343 Rep 10,187 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	We dont get paper here __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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03-25-2006, 03:46 PM	#9
tl_boy Major 88 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	When I worked at a grocery store in High School, I was told to ask "Is plastic okay?" Instead of "paper of plastic". That was 12 years ago. Plastic bags are cheaper, and it was thought that if we ask "is plastic okay" that it would cut down on paper bag consumption. These days, they don't even ask here in Houston, they just stick in plastic. And cheap places like Walmart don't even carry paper. I always try to get paper though because I heard its better for the environment. It also comes in handy for keeping things (i don't throw them away).
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03-25-2006, 04:06 PM	#10
Neil The Designer 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: Nissan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	we get a paper bag with a plastic bag on the exterior. best of both worlds
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03-25-2006, 06:29 PM	#14
no1sportz Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Paper! I can generally get more in a paper bag thus having less bags to carry! __________________ 08 335i Black Sapphire...current 07 335i TiAg...gone 06 330i TiAg...gone 05 ///M3 Imola/Black...gone 04 ///M3 Carbon Black...gone
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03-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#17
RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	PLASTIC I have a small kitchen with no place to put a trash bin so I put two screws in the side of the cabinet and hang plastic bags there until they are filled and then change them. It works very well for me. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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EVO_S4 Colonel 117 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TN iTrader: (28) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW [8.24]	plastic, its easier __________________ 2016 M3 2016 Audi Q5 3.0T
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03-27-2006, 04:34 PM	#19
shragon Moderator 512 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i haven't had somebody ask me "paper or plastic" in a long time. they just automatically use plastic now. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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03-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#20
StewtheBassman Major General 216 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	We recycle all our plastic that we don't use. So there. __________________
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