I’m trying to do my bit for the environment by reusing my supermarket carrier bags, but I always seem to forget to take them with me. I’m determined not to let this happen again as the plastic bags are piling up our kitchen. Last week I popped a couple of carrier bags into my handbag and set off to the supermarket, but by the time my groceries were being scanned and put into new bags, it was too late to use them. Next time, I promised myself! On Friday I went into Sainsburys to pick up a few bits. “Do you need any help with your packing” the lady on the checkout asked. “No thanks” I replied as a lady standing at the end of the till proceeded to pack my few items into a bag for me! They had people packing for charity, so as I threw some money into the bucket I consoled myself with the fact that I’d done my bit for charity, if not the environment! So, with even more carrier bags, I took a couple with me when I popped to my local Tesco Express yesterday. The man behind the counter had a carrier bag open ready for me. “I’m ok for a bag thanks” I said and then stood and watched as he put my shopping into the open bag – aarrgghh! Is it me – maybe they don’t hear me, but then again if they’re asking the question, surely they should wait for an answer? I don’t think it is me – I think they’re simply on autopilot as we all get when we do the same job everyday. I completely understand that, but it doesn’t help me in my quest to recycle and save the environment!