M. Adam Davis wrote:

> I expect there's going to be some interesting outcomes.  I wouldn't mind
> seeing it happen here, but where should we stop?  Plastic bags are an
> example of some environmental cost that we are oblivious too as it's
> long been considered overhead.  Could we also see in the distant future
> being charged for other overhead items that impact the environment and
> energy usage?  As we move about the store, lights come on where we're at
> and a little meter ticks away on the shopping cart, which also measure
> how long we've kept the freezer door open getting things out.  Stores
> would hate that, since they do everything they can to keep people in the
> store browsing.

Interesting ideas.

FWIW, in Germany it's been a loooong time that grocery stores don't provide
free plastic bags. You usually can buy one (if you forgot to BYOB :), but
these are rather solid and thought to be reused. I can't remember a big
ruckus when they stopped handing out free ones.

AFAIK they don't charge yet for opening the freezer door :)

Gerhard

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