Shoppers still using plastic bags on day 1 of mandatory disposable bag charge cite convenience, habit

” Having to bring a lot of luggage is difficult. Mr. Ang stated that if you don’t have enough luggage, you may purchase as some items or else you will be required to purchase plastic bags. & nbsp,

Team members at the Khatib retailer Sheng Siong were overheard warning consumers about the plastic bag fee at checkout registers. & nbsp,

A resident who uses a specific mobility gadget to get around named Mr. John Sin made the decision to purchase plastic bags and pledged to do so in the future. & nbsp,

Cheap bags are a necessity in my opinion. How did I store my belongings if I didn’t have plastic bags for a man like me? In Mandarin, he told CNA,” It’s hardly feasible. & nbsp,

Mr. Sin, 70, was seen stuffing two plastic sacks into his device’s back box. Mr. Sin indicated his traveling wood when asked why he hadn’t brought a reusable bag. & nbsp,

You must take it outside and up. Now that I have to apply my cane while walking, it’s hardly practical. I’m forced to spend 10 or 20 percent right away, he continued. & nbsp,

He believes the fee is still a manageable cost. & nbsp:” Now that things are expensive, why pay 10 cents more or 20 % more? Food is now 30 cent when you take it away.

Another client, who went by the name Mr. Augustine, was carrying a plastic bag and reusable case on opposite arms. The 67-year-old claimed he had not brought sufficient reusable bags and did not want to cram everything into one bag for fear of it becoming” crowded.” & nbsp,

He remarked,” I like to return back with my purchases in good condition.” & nbsp, The retiree promised to use the plastic bag again on his subsequent grocery shopping trip.

The lone individual in charge of a small number of self-checkout counters at the NTUC FairPrice store in Khatib was seen holding onto plastic bags and just giving them to customers who requested them. & nbsp,