Going green in Eugene

When we went to Walmart last night to get some groceries, the checkout guy asked me if I wanted to buy a paper bag for 5 cents. Now. Why in heaven’s name would I want to do THAT? What, is this some sort of charity or something? Well. No. Apparently, Eugene, being a forward-thinking city, has banished the use of plastic grocery bags. Gone. No plastic. You either bring a reusable bag, buy a reusable bag, buy a paper bag, or stuff your pockets and carry the stuff in your arms.