Oregon-based grocery chain ditches plastic bags

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Updated: 1/14 11:57 am
CRESWELL, Ore. (KMTR) -- Brookings-based C&K Market Inc. will no longer offer plastic bags at all four of the company's grocery and pharmacy chains. Customers can choose a free paper bag or purchase a $.99 reusable bag at checkout. Shoppers who bring their own bag will get a $.05 credit toward their purchase.

C&K owns Ray's Food Place, Shop Smart, C&K Market and Lo Buck$. Representatives from Ray's in Creswell say the new policy is all about helping the environment and they hope the move will help make a dent in the plastic problem.

Through Valentine's Day, Ray's locations will run a raffle as an added incentive for shoppers to reuse bags. Every customer who brings their own bag to the checkout can receive a raffle ticket. Every week, each Ray's location will draw one $25 gift card winner.
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dtomdick - 1/11/2013 10:36 AM
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This is so stupid it is almost beyond comprehension. People will bring their dirty bags (who knows what was in them) into the store, plop it on the counter, spreading germs everywhere. The other people who purchase the paper bags will get half way to their vehicle, the bag will tear and their goods broken and all will stay in the parking lot for people to track around and drive through. Ray's is one of the mose expensive places to shop, their prices are generally way higher than others such as Winco. Whoever came up with banning plastic bags should pay for the lawsuits that will be coming because someone got sick from someone elses dirty grocery bags. I use my plastic bags for so many things, including cleaning up dog leavings. I will miss them so will have to find a place to shop that allows them. The rest who want the bags banned can march their fannies right into the germ tank and good luck.

embe34 - 1/11/2013 9:46 AM
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So proud of this Oregon company! It's about time! Though I'm not currently an active Ray's customer, I now feel more inclined for this sole reason!
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