So what's the REAL problem with plastic bags? I get dozens every week. A few I use for trash can liners, and the others I recycle. Most stores have a bin out front to deposit old plastic bags. As for the other recyclables, many cities are starting what they call zero point recycling. ALL recyclables go into one bin, and the city separates them. As for me, I see a business opportunity in doing that work. There's gold in them thar hills (landfills). Why not get it BEFORE it goes to the landfill?