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<title>blogTO Recent Comments: LCBO to Phase Out Plastic Bags this Summer</title>
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<title>Sean</title>
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"We believe our customers are ready to make the switch," to reusable bags, LCBO vice-president Roy Ecker said.

That's a lot of bull crap and he knows it.  He's just a politically correct puppet.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c285163</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 11:38:56 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Frugal Canadian Living</title>
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$1.345 Billion in profit not including taxes generated for the Government of Ontario by the LCBO in 2007.

Eliminating the plastic bag will lead to $1.6 million in savings for the LCBO. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c284892</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 10:50:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>mikec</title>
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Phase Out the LCBO. I'm with mikeb.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283689</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 16:25:54 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>mikeb</title>
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If only they would phase out the LCBO.  Heck, they could even start with the foreign owned Beer Store.  

It would show the people of Ontario something that most of the world already knows.  Having alcohol available at your local grocery store doesn't mean an end to civilization.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283307</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 09:40:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ange</title>
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"Yeah, selling reusable cloth bags is fine and dandy, but I don't know how many times I've been on way home and stopped by the LCBO out of convenience and, oops, not been carrying around reusable bags."


I suppose it's better to use a reuseable bag half the time than none at all. I forget sometimes and do re-use my plastic bags for other things. However, once you make it a habit or make it easy for someone to do something it becomes second nature. I carry 2 Reisenthel - Mini Maxi Shopper bags in my backpack or purse at all times now. They colapse so small that you can even attach it to your keychain. (they do come in solid colours, so guys, don't fret. My husband has one in his backpack as well) I think the point is that some day soon, we are going to have to give up convenience and start being more conscious of how we are consuming.
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283216</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283216</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 21:42:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jacob</title>
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As a cyclist, LCBO bags have always proven to be the most bike-friendly shopping bags out there. They easily withstand all sorts of bumps in the road.

Paper bags? One small bump, and whatever you're carrying goes out the bottom. (Plus, I don't always have a durable bag with me when I'm out.)]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283173</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283173</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:40:14 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Sean</title>
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"This money could then be used to offset the environmental effects of these bags."

... yeah right, right it to somebody's deep pockets.

As for the LCBO with parking lots.  That was thought up by the politically correct bozos.  Think about people that have no cars and (in my case) walk six blocks to and from the LCBO.  I'm sure I'm not the only one that walks.  Carry a paper bag full of bottles and after a while it gets heavy.  Bottom line, I WILL PURCHASE LESS in the future!

I've used the same line to the grocery stores.  Give me your reusable cloth bags free and I'll shop at your store more often.  They don't and I won't.

Back to the LCBO.  Again, another government mess-up.  Empties to the beer store?  Good for the environment?  I've asked neighbours why their blue boxes are full from LCBO products.  Their answer?  Not worth the hassle.  I understand that, however they lose out from their returns and the deposits go in deep government pockets...
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283170</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:28:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Dennis Marciniak</title>
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I think getting rid of the plastic bags all together isn't a good idea. I think maybe charging 50 cents for them might be a good alternative. This money could then be used to offset the environmental effects of these bags. I say this only because I take the TTC, and during the winter or when it rains the ground is usually wet. I put my backpack on my lap, and my groceries or whatever else on the ground. When you go to lift the paper bag, it breaks, and there goes your booze or food rolling around the ground. I think charging 50 cents or more would ensure that these bags would only be used when they have to be and not when it is convenient.  Although I support the LCBO's decision, I think they shouldn't disappear entirely.

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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283144</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283144</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 14:49:27 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Feldwebel Wolfenstool</title>
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I couldn't care less.  I don't use that crap poison ALCOHOL the gov't sells you, to keep the cops employed, cleaning up.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283138</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 13:39:01 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Markus</title>
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My cat likes to chew on LCBO bags, she will miss them.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283127</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283127</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:44:08 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Mark Dowling</title>
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As Jerrold says, most LCBOs (my local at Coxwell/O'Connor for instance) have boxes in plain view and I doubt the others would refuse a request for one.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283114</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 11:04:24 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan L.</title>
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People also don't realize that paper bags are worse for the environment than the average plastic bag.  Now, of course the LCBO doesn't use average plastic bags, but I somehow doubt they'll be using average paper ones either after the switch.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283111</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 10:46:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>W. K. Lis</title>
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1) The LCBO should be accepting bottle returns, before getting rid of the plastic bags.

2) I like the man-bag, LCBO plastic bags. I reuse them to carry my books, umbrella, or lunch; as well as return the empties. I won't be able to reuse the paper bags, I would just throw them out.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283110</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 10:20:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jerrold</title>
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<i>"They should also make the shipping boxes available for those buying in bulk."</i>

I always see people carting out boxes. Just ask the staff - if there aren't boxes near the cash, they'll get you a box.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283109</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283109</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 10:10:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>JonO</title>
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Well, as long as they provide paper bags that allow the same functionality as the plastic ones, personally, I'm fine with it.  The plastic bags do have the durability thing going for them as well as the ability to carry the contents with just one hand.  It's no good if you have to carry heavy & unwieldy contents with a single flimsy paper bag that can only be supported by both hands.  

Yeah, selling reusable cloth bags is fine and dandy, but I don't know how many times I've been on way home and stopped by the LCBO out of convenience and, oops, not been carrying around reusable bags.  ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283108</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 10:10:01 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ratpick</title>
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Now, if we could just get the LCBO to modernize its site selection criteria and start opening new stores that you can easily walk to, we'd have something to celebrate.

At present, they won't open new stores unless there's a parking lot for customers and trucks. That's why you only see 'em built in power centres and malls nowadays, and not in flourishing neighbourhoods.

Kinda funny that a provincially-owned purveyor of booze wants you to DRIVE to pick up your firewater, no?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283093</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283093</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 09:26:03 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan L.</title>
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They should also make the shipping boxes available for those buying in bulk.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283087</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283087</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:30:57 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ange</title>
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Kudos to the LCBO. I have been using their 4-bottle canvas bag for about a year and it's the BEST bag for carrying multiple bottles of wine/liquor. It's sturdy, and the bottles don't hit each other. I agree with Ryan about giving them out for free - if there's no value placed on it, you aren't going to care about where it ends up. I think I paid about 8 dollars for the canvas bag and it's worth every penny. Another option the lcbo could offer is bio-degradeable, compostable bags. (mountain equipment co-op uses these) Made of corn starch, they break down into compost within 2 years - as opposed to the 1000 or so for conventional plastic bags.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283085</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283085</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:20:22 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan L.</title>
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If you give out reusable bags for free, they won't be reused.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283079</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283079</guid>
<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 07:24:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Sean</title>
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Paper bags?  

Years ago the LCBO sold the idea that plastic was sturdier that paper. Bet they'll be lots of broken (full) bottles.

If the LCBO wants to sell me a cloth bag, they should reconsider and give them free.  At least the 'badge of honour' logo would be on it.

When the government of the day goes 'politically correct', that's when they make serious errors in judgement.

I've personally reused their heavy-duty plastic bags for 1 or 2 bottles.  Paper?... In the rain?...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/environment/2008/05/lcbo_to_phase_out_plastic_bags_this_summer/#c283070</link>
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<category>Toronto, Environment</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:02:33 PDT</pubDate>
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