Why I Pick Woolies!

[icyfroth]

From today, Woolworths customers nationwide will have the option of purchasing paper shopping bags to carry their shopping home in.

The new carry bags, which were trialed successfully at a number of Woolworths stores last year, have been introduced to meet growing customer demand for alternatives which can be easily recycled in household curbside collection.

Made from 70 percent recycled paper, the bags will be sold at cost for 20 cents, in addition to the supermarket’s existing reusable plastic bags and Bag for Good options.

All paper used has been sourced responsibly, as certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, with non-recycled paper used in conjunction with recycled paper to provide a stronger structure. The bags have been tested to carry up to 6kg worth of groceries.

Woolworths Supermarkets Managing Director Claire Peters said: ”While the vast majority of our customers bring their own bags, we know customers sometimes drop by a store unplanned or can forget their bags when they’re on the run.

”For some time, customers have told us they’d like the option of a strong paper bag option, so we’re pleased to now offer that choice at our checkouts, alongside our existing reusable plastic bags.

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/paper-bag-update

Well there ya go!

Back to the old days (1970s, when I was a checkout-chick) before plastic shopping bags, when we used to use our own bags or paper sacks to take our groceries home. Or have them delivered.

I'm really liking that Woolies is offering the recycled paper bags option.

[imastawka]

Bright, it's been that way for a couple of months in Melbourne.

As a matter of fact, you're not allowed to open the door until they leave.

The ring the bell to make sure you're home, and take a photo of the groceries on your verandah.

[lyhargr_0]

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@bright.ton42 wrote:

,m not that big on worrying about shopping bags, but one thing I have done that has worked a treat is to make a giant compost bin. M

I just love compost  and my epitaph may read Very good at Composting  lol.  Mine is on a small scale but I layer it, water and turn it, and in no time it has become rich soil.  I think the secret(for me anyway)   is to add a lot of orange peel as it gives it a beautiful fragrance.

Back on topic, just had a big Coles delivery (very big after several weeks) and he arrived at the door and said he wasn't allowed in due to Corona.  No way could I lift those heavy bags....... sore back ...... so I pleaded with him and finally be brought them in.  A bit OTT i think as this is regional NSW which has been covid free for months and restrictions are very relaced.

But a heads up that this seems to be their general rule now. 

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Were either of you wearing a mask? I know they are NOT compulsory in NSW but ( apparently ) they do help.

[zanadoo_56]

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@imastawka wrote:

Bright, it's been that way for a couple of months in Melbourne.

As a matter of fact, you're not allowed to open the door until they leave.

The ring the bell to make sure you're home, and take a photo of the groceries on your verandah.

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I include in my delivery instructions that they have to open the security screen and main doors...and I explain why.  I don't have a verandah, just a couple of steps which I can no longer manage due to needing to use my walking frame.

The last time a grocery delivery guy insisted he had to leave the bags outside the door, I rather scathingly reminded him if he did that I wouldn't be able to get the screen door open, let alone bring the bags inside.  He relented and leaned as far into the house as he could and dumped them just inside.  The bags were chock full and weighed a ton.

It was a very cold day but of course I couldn't close the front door until I had moved all the bags which took me ages as I couldn't lift them.  I kind of dragged them one by one, with a rest in between, as far into the house as I could manage.  I put stuff in lighter bags and got all the perishables into the fridge and freezer but the heavy stuff had to stay where I left them until I got help the next day.

[zanadoo_56]

At the moment I have to beg the drivers to take the groceries into the kitchen.  Most of them do as they can see that I can't manage the walker and the extremely heavy shopping bags safely.  Some remind me they are not supposed to do it, but since the kitchen is very close to the front of the house they can be in and out in a few minutes and not touch a thing.

They all wear masks.  I don't have Covid (and I hope they don't either, considering they are around a lot of people whereas I never leave the house) and I don't move from my chair so a very safe distance is maintained.

Sometimes I get lucky and the driver remembers me but sometimes I have to explain why I can't manage to carry heavy bags. It can be very frustrating.  My next delivery has been timed to occur the day before my carer/cleaner comes....just in case.  Sometimes the available delivery days and times I want are already booked out so coordinating groceries and help rarely happens.

[davewil1964]

I used to, pre-COVID, drive a wheelchair accessible taxi.

We were told at least annually that we were prohibited by law from entering a client's premises.

One of my regulars needed her groceries placed in her kitchen. When the 'law' first came in, many years after I started transporting her, I made a judgement call to place her groceries in the kitchen.

As part of driving a taxi of any kind I am required to have a Working With Vulnerable People certification. The government certifies I'm honest, so why would they try to dictate how I help my clients?

Bureaucracy, is why. And in your case, not wanting to open themselves up to liability for anything.

We are becoming a litigious society. Too much American TV, where nothing is the perp's fault and everything can attract a suit.

[bright.ton42]

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@imastawka wrote:

Bright, it's been that way for a couple of months in Melbourne.

As a matter of fact, you're not allowed to open the door until they leave.

The ring the bell to make sure you're home, and take a photo of the groceries on your verandah.

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Yes i thought as much and can understand it.  Though wonder what happens  if no one is home,........tho my lot ring before they arrive.    He wasn't wearing a mask  nor was i,  but they are  rarely worn here, so far.    

[imastawka]

Bright, it's your responsibility to be at home at the allocated time.  If that changes, you're supposed to let them know, so another time can be allocated.

Otherwise, if you're not home, they will just leave them.  Another reason for taking the photo, to prove delivery.

No-one rings me beforehand.

They always wear masks here in Melbourne.

[lyhargr_0]

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@zanadoo_56 wrote:

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@imastawka wrote:

Bright, it's been that way for a couple of months in Melbourne.

As a matter of fact, you're not allowed to open the door until they leave.

The ring the bell to make sure you're home, and take a photo of the groceries on your verandah.

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I include in my delivery instructions that they have to open the security screen and main doors...and I explain why.  I don't have a verandah, just a couple of steps which I can no longer manage due to needing to use my walking frame.

The last time a grocery delivery guy insisted he had to leave the bags outside the door, I rather scathingly reminded him if he did that I wouldn't be able to get the screen door open, let alone bring the bags inside.  He relented and leaned as far into the house as he could and dumped them just inside.  The bags were chock full and weighed a ton.

It was a very cold day but of course I couldn't close the front door until I had moved all the bags which took me ages as I couldn't lift them.  I kind of dragged them one by one, with a rest in between, as far into the house as I could manage.  I put stuff in lighter bags and got all the perishables into the fridge and freezer but the heavy stuff had to stay where I left them until I got help the next day.

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I am assuming that you are not the only person/household where this person delivers groceries, so I can fully understand, why he doesnt want to be going inside everyone's home atm.  He simply following the instructions he has been given by his employer, how you get the groceries inside is NOT really his problem. So why be rude to him for simply doing he job?.

Perhaps you need to ask someone to help you or look at making alterations to the front of your house?

[zanadoo_56]

I am assuming that you are not the only person/household where this person delivers groceries, so I can fully understand, why he doesnt want to be going inside everyone's home atm.  He simply following the instructions he has been given by his employer, how you get the groceries inside is NOT really his problem. So why be rude to him for simply doing he job?.

Perhaps you need to ask someone to help you or look at making alterations to the front of your house?

I am not usually rude to the drivers....far from it as they generally great. 

Just this one who was particularly nasty to me first when I asked him to open the screen door.  And when he got even nastier THAT'S when I pointed out to him the obvious - that he'd be blocking the door from opening if he piled the groceries in front ot it.  Duh.  (Other grocery delivery customers have complained on FB about this issue and the supermarkets have been sympathetic.  One person managed to get the driver back to put the bags inside).  How customers get the groceries in may not be his problem but lacking commonsense certainly is.

Other drivers have told me they can put the bags inside without coming in themselves, but actually most have been happy to take a few more steps (and it IS only a few more).

Perhaps I need to ask someone to help??  What a brilliant idea....now why didn't I think of that?  Oh right....I have thought of it.  I live alone, family members live on the other side of the city, my neighbours are not home during the day, my carer/cleaner only comes once a fortnight, even the mowing guy who comes once a month cannot at the moment because of covid and the 5km limit.  Currently my garden looks like a jungle.

As for alterations to my house not that it's any of your business, but seeing as you seem to regard this option as dead easy, I have already got an estimate of the cost, materials (especially durability as it faces west), time taken to build a small extended porch space and ramp, and a potential person to do the work......none of which can actually be started at the moment because of covid. Duh. Again.

It had always been my intention to fix the front as I can't use the steps, but there have been some design issues as well, especially that the ramp is built to code and is safe.

When people are rude to me like that driver, I don't yell or swear but I won't take that kind of attitude either. Usually someone like that would get the silent cold treatment.....but I had to get the silly man to see sense so I spelt it out to him.  And what do you know....he opened the doors.  Must have been a light bulb moment for him.

[domino-710]

Really - from someone - who not only - NOT - lives alone - but has assistance.

What would you do - in similar circumstances.?????