I have 5 reusable bags so far and I love them. They hold so much more than the plastic. I too do not put gallon milk containers, 2liter bottles if I ever purchase them, 12 pack or 24 packs of soda, or any large paper product purchases. I'm getting out of using paper plates and using some inexpensive dishes that don't break. For our family of 5, we may need a couple more bags though. I keep them in the car in a visible place so I remember to take them with me. I'm still trying to remember them! I've heard of some people bringing their own leftover containers with them when they dine out. I also use the plastic bags for lining all the bathroom waste baskets. Guess I'll have to find something else....

I have re usable bags.... but I forget them 1/2 the time when I go to the grocery store ! :o I do feel the pain of not having plastic bags anymore for the other uses though as San Fran has banned their use (and all "to go" packaging must now be "green" )

I think it is a great idea to charge for plastic bags. Maybe this will FINALLY cut down on the waste that people don't seem to think twice about. I have about 6-8 green bags, but I usually find that I only need 4 or 5 for a large shopping trip. They are easier to carry than plastic bags (they don't cut into your hands and the weight distributes easy). In fact, many grocery stores will take a nickel off per bag that you use each time you use them. After continued use, the bags basically pay for themselves. So why not use them??

Also a lot of grocery stores have containers where you can recycle plastic bags.