Missing20K
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News Disney removing plastic straws and more by mid-2019
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Interesting that they'll probably use more plastic in the air pillows and peanuts surrounding your online purchase than they would in the same number of bags your purchase would have encumbered had you bought in the parks.
Like you, there are biodegradable alternatives made from corn protein.
LittleBuford
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LittleBuford
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They pack your groceries for you here. I have to remind myself when I’m back in the UK not to just stand there looking gormless after my items have been scanned!
LittleBuford
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Because tea is infinitely tastier than coffee. What’s wrong with you Channel Islanders? Has being that close to the continent blinded you to the incomparability of a cuppa?
No sir.Because tea is infinitely tastier than coffee. What’s wrong with you Channel Islanders? Has being that close to the continent blinded you to the incomparability of a cuppa?
It is not my fault you fail to appreciate the nectar of the gods
flynnibus
Premium Member
It encourages reduced usage. If you are paying PER bag.. you'll likely use less. So even if a reusable bag is never reused.. it will still trend usage down.
I'm pretty sure the couple of times I purchased off of Shop Parks, they wrapped the items in plastic bags and then packed them in the box. So, unless they've changed this (or it just so happened to be something they do for the specific items I purchased), you'd probably still get the plastic bags in addition to the air pillows and peanuts!
But what if i'm allergic to peanuts ?
Stay away from elephants.
Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
I’ve personally decreased the suffering of plastic-addicted crackheadesque sea life by two lids and a straw. This was through no choice of my own, except for the straw the second time.
*pats self on back*
*arms hurts now*
In other news, plastic bags abound. Almost no reusable bags seen on property, and none offered.
*pats self on back*
*arms hurts now*
In other news, plastic bags abound. Almost no reusable bags seen on property, and none offered.
Starlight67
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Agree-at least you have a 'discount' haha at your local Disney store, at mine it's a 99 cent reusable tote bag. I had the same mindset as you, I wasn't going to buy an additional item just to get the items I just bought home. Ended up carrying my stuff around like a shoplifter for a while. Then bought something from a reasonable store (as in one that provides bags for purchases)-stuffed everything in there.
disney4life2008
Well-Known Member
This is as bad as airlines removing peanuts. If you have a peanut allergy you need to find other accommodations!
peter11435
Well-Known Member
I’m not sure that’s a reasonable comparison at all.
ThatDisneyGuy
Member
I don't know that the comparison is the same, but I do agree with the latter statement. If you have a special need, it's your responsibility to accommodate that need. Everyone else should not have to do without or be inconvenienced.
Don't eat peanuts, wear gloves and a mask if you are unsure of the area, check ingredients and then double check.
I am allergic to onion juice, but I don't demand that Taco Bell stop serving onions, I order my food without onions and then I check it before I eat it.
It's not the responsibility of the rest of the world to make sure you are taken care of.
justintheharris
Well-Known Member
I think it's a little absurd to suggest people with peanut allergies should wear masks though. Peanuts could be... really about anywhere.
I always see selfish entitled adults at Disney and wonder where they all hung out, turns out it's this thread.
Your straws are going and you will have to pay for reusable bags, if you decide to reuse them or just throw them away it's your option but you are still going to pay for them and no amount of moaning like a baby or throwing entitled tantrums is going to change that. Stuff your bags with straws, you could then use those bags to carry your purchases but that would mean using your brains. The straws the few mindless morons carry will be nothing compared to the amount Disney will be cutting.
I look forward to my next trip so I can see the deranged morons kicking off at counter service or guest services about how they can't get what they want, after all if it wasn't straws or bags these same people would be moaning about something else their self entitled attitude felt they should be getting.
Your straws are going and you will have to pay for reusable bags, if you decide to reuse them or just throw them away it's your option but you are still going to pay for them and no amount of moaning like a baby or throwing entitled tantrums is going to change that. Stuff your bags with straws, you could then use those bags to carry your purchases but that would mean using your brains. The straws the few mindless morons carry will be nothing compared to the amount Disney will be cutting.
I look forward to my next trip so I can see the deranged morons kicking off at counter service or guest services about how they can't get what they want, after all if it wasn't straws or bags these same people would be moaning about something else their self entitled attitude felt they should be getting.
HeadMouse
New Member
Why? They are the ones with the special need and considering your comment, "Peanuts could be... really about anywhere." I wouldn't want to take the chance, I'd wear a mask.
With the cost to visit the parks now in days, I don't think it's too much to expect a straw with your $15, watered down soda, even if it's a paper straw, or to expect a "free" bag when you buy a $40 t-shirt and a $20 autograph book.
So reducing recyclables is only good for cheap places and items ?