I live in NJ and the
Disney store I go to is following this policy as well. I was told about this on Earth Day and I got a couple of the "green" bags to bring with me the next time I shop. Of course I usually forget to bring the bag with me to the store. The last time I was there about a week ago they stated they had a few plastic bags available if I didn't want to purchase a bag but going forward they wouldn't have any plastic bags. You either have to pay for a bag, bring your own bag or carry your purchases out of the store un-bagged...I very politely told the cast member that I didn't like the new policy, I think Disney is being very cheep to say the least. I'm a very faithful Disney fane, I wear a Mickey watch and earrings every day, I have a Disney credit card, I'm a DVC member and an annual pass holder and Disney can't give me a bag to carry my purchases out in??? I don't like the new policy to say the least.
On another note the new governor of NJ wants to start charging 5 cents for plastic bags at the grocery stores, I guess this would carry over to other retail outlet. Again I don't like this policy either. I recycle my plastic bags and anything else that can be recycled...