Butcher paper is still in use in a few stores around here, as well. The end of plastic bags would put an end to the paper or plastic question and, that would put an end to my baffling carry outs. I answer the question with "plastic, support the local economy". Seldom do they make the connection of the plastic bags, to the local petroleum production. Doug, N0LKK Kansas USA inc.
Thomas Kelly wrote: > My local market still cuts meat while you wait or while you shop. > You can also call in an order so it will be cut, wrapped and ready when > you arrive. > It is wrapped in a thick paper, perhaps wax coated. They tear it > off a big roll, wrap the cut of meat, and use the price sticker to > keep the paper from unwrapping. The same paper is used to wrap cold cuts > (sliced ham, turkey, roast beef) and cheese. Just picked some up. _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/