"Area" Stores Going Bagless

Going Green In Brooklyn

I was intrigued by a new sign on the door of all the Area stores in the neighborhood. It seems that the children's wear and toy boutiques have gone bagless, which is really green and truly cool.
I stopped by the Court Street store in Cobble Hill to find out more. When I asked the very friendly young lady behind the counter how customers felt about this new implementation, she told me that the reaction has been very positive.
"Most people in Brooklyn walk around with their own shopping bag already, so its not a problem for them." she said.
"But what if they don't, and it is raining?" I asked.
She said that Area still kept a few bags in the store for those emergencies. " Sometimes, tourists stop by to make a purchase. They don't necessarily walk around with a shopping bag."

And of course, customers can always buy a re-usable BAGGU bag at Area. Baggu is a Brooklyn-based company. So one can go green AND support a local business.

Joining this trend is Swallow at 361 Smith Street. A few weeks ago, the glass, ceramic and jewelery gallery also went bagless.
I am sure more stores will follow


P.S.: May I ask Area to please reconsider its policy of taping its Yoga flier all over the neighborhood? That would also reduce waste and would really be appreciated.


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