Comments on: Save a Nickel – Help the Environment…

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:03:56 +0000

Most Roundy’s stores (pic n save, rainbow, etc) give 5c per bag used.

By: The Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:22:02 +0000

King Soopers also does it out West – but, I think they may be a Kroger owned store.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:53:43 +0000

@Hilary – Thanks! I ordered a grab bag yesterday. I like that they fold up small and I can keep them in my car, which should make it less likely for me to leave them at home when I go shopping.

By: Michelle H.

Michelle H. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:52:57 +0000

Wal-mart should start this!

By: Brianne

Brianne — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:43:39 +0000

Ralph’s used to give you 5 cents, then 3 cents, and now just points. Since I never signed up for the Ralph’s Reward card (I still have my old card) the points are meaningless. But I still feel better about using my own bags.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:21:17 +0000

In NYC, Stop and Shop also does this.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:21:00 +0000

I’m jealous! Our Kroger grocery stores here in Cincinnati do the same thing, but it’s only 3 cents oper bag. Still.. every bit counts.

By: Tammie

Tammie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:05:04 +0000

Here in NW Missouri the Apple Market stores do that also

By: NYGIRL

NYGIRL — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:46:30 +0000

Here in the Northeast, Hannaford Supermarket gives you 5 cents off also,

By: Brandy

Brandy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:25:15 +0000

Kroger here no longer does this. They give you cresit toward the $100 for 10cents off gas but no longer off your grocery total.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:09:49 +0000

@Jen,

It’s actually not the clothing store, it’s just: chicobag.com

And, if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, on the left is a “grab bag” you can get 5 for $15. It’s their old stock. My sister bought them and got a nice assortment of colors, all a surprise. I am slightly obsessed with mine, an original brown one. It fits so much and it’s washable. If I was Martha Stuart I’d say, “It’s a good thing”. But I’m not, so “It’s awesome.” will have to suffice.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:57:39 +0000

@Hilary: Stop & Shop offers 5 cents off? Awesome! If only I could remember to bring the bags… lol. I do remember about half the time. But, I make sure I either reuse or recycle the plastic bags.

Maybe I’ll check out the Chico bags. I take it you mean the clothing store?

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:53:22 +0000

For those of us in New England – Stop and Shop also offers 5 cents per bag used. And I can’t help but mention that Chico Bags are the absolute best reusable bags there are. I keep one in my purse all the time. I don’t like the boxy ones they sell at the stores. Ha, that sounded like a Christmas Story, “I don’t think a football is a very good Christmas present.”

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:21:50 +0000

Whole Foods actually has a 10 cent refund per bag. It actually makes me want to use the recycled bags. Most places have 1 cent which is worthless. I’ve never seen the 5 cent thing at Target. I will look for that next time I shop there.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:19:02 +0000

Giant Food also does this!

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:25 +0000

Target has had this for awhile, but you have to remind them most of the time in order for them to scan the barcode that gives you the nickel off your bill.