I, Marquis Bagby, agree one hundred and ten percent with my colleague Loan Tran on the growing epidemic we as Texans are facing currently when it comes to reusing the reusable bags as a result of the single-use carryout bag ordinance. For most people that are now affected by the ordinance, it doesn't even pop into their minds that the bag they continue to use time and time again will eventually become dirty and host a number of harmful bacterias.
Just like with anything we as humans continue to use over time, there should come a time where that item, no matter how big or small will need to be cleaned. I mean think about it, when the car gets dirty - we wash it, when our clothes get dirty - we wash those, when the household carpet gets dirty - we shampoo it, so why not apply the same logic to our reusable carryout bags?
I think for some the bag is seldom used and is conveniently pushed off the priority list to be taken care of. Or maybe individuals feel that since the bag is only being used for a short amount of time, it could possibly miss a few washes or two. Whatever the reasonings are behind the lack of keeping up with the cleanliness of these bags, they are ultimately hurting us as a nation.
I also agree that "proper care instructions" should be printed or somehow attached to the bags when they are purchased. Texas legislature should definitely have this on their radar come next month when they meet again and make it mandatory for stores that are complying with the ordinance to have a visible display somewhere on these bags for the proper caring of our reusable carryout bags.
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