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Aibu to be annoyed at Tesco forcing me to have bagless deliveries

395 replies

Idbemonica1 · 08/01/2019 15:51

Just that really, they are doing a trial and won't deliver anything in a bag. Not even a paper one. Don't really won't the delivery driver walking through the house so will have to take my delivery via the back door ConfusedBlush.

OP posts:
Firesuit · 10/01/2019 13:12

Why should there be a need for washing and sharing bags?

So that no disposable bags are used and there is no need to repack at the door and groceries can be carried through a space to narrow for a crate and no delivery man has to enter the home.

You should have got all that from my previous posts.

dellacucina · 10/01/2019 13:37

It seems obvious that it would not be efficient for the food delivery service to simply pack the groceries in bags. To transfer that volume of material, the bags need to be stacked in crates which are packed into the lorry.

Additionally, crates are quite obviously far sturdier and could be reused infinitely longer than the equivalent volume of flimsy plastic bags.

The lengths people will go to to convince themselves that the most convenient option (for themselves) is objectively the best is quite amusing to me Smile

ColdCottage · 10/01/2019 13:41

I'm all for not using new bags when I shop myself but having watched a tv show on how dirty and unhygienic the crates are I order my shopping in bags on the rare occasion I do an online grocery shop.

dellacucina · 10/01/2019 13:43

Seriously, what do people think is going to happen if their food, most of which is already in a package, happens to touch a crate which is a bit dirty? What is the extent of the dirt? Are the crates bathed in an E. Coli and influenza bath?

ColdCottage · 10/01/2019 13:43

They do always used a crazy number of bags for the amount of shopping though which irritates me.

MarilynSlumroe · 10/01/2019 13:52

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AlexanderHamilton · 10/01/2019 13:56

So how will they carry the goods from the van to the hall/living room? Each item individually? They would have to take it all straight through to my kitchenat the back of the house or the dog would get everything.

slippermaiden · 10/01/2019 13:58

Can't see your problem. When the shopping comes to the door, take it all out of the boxes at the door and put it on the table yourself. It's what everyone I know does.

DeadCertain · 10/01/2019 13:59

They do always used a crazy number of bags for the amount of shopping though which irritates me. Each complete shop is completed in parts (ambient, chilled, frozen, pre picked - and depending upon shop size these may be divided still further) by a number of different pickers so often you end up with a crate or a bag with just one or two items in. Add to that separate bags for chemicals, fresh meat and some fresh produce.

Wineandpyjamas · 10/01/2019 14:00

YABU. I used to take reusable strong shopping bags down to my front door when I lived in an upstairs flat and load all the shopping into them then carry them upstairs and unpack in the kitchen. When I was pregnant the drivers often volunteered to take the crates straight up and into the kitchen for me. It’s not a big deal and it helps the planet. No brainer?

BlaaBlaaBlaa · 10/01/2019 14:10

Alexander they use crates.

Most bizarre thread ever.....

It's really not difficult to find a solution. And I say that as someone who has kittens, a small child, a hard to find house and a kitchen which is in the cellar and quite hard to access. If we can get a large range cooker delivered into our kitchen i'm sure the majority on here can get a few groceries into theirs without the use of plastic bags.

thegardenfairy · 10/01/2019 14:12

So that no disposable bags are usedandthere is no need to repack at the doorandgroceries can be carried through a space to narrow for a crateandno delivery man has to enter the home

Alternatively, as stated many times on this thread, take your bags to the door and transfer groceries from crate to bags. Why is that such a problem?

thegardenfairy · 10/01/2019 14:22

dellacucina

Seriously, what do people think is going to happen if their food, most of which is already in a package, happens to touch a crate which is a bit dirty? What is the extent of the dirt? Are the crates bathed in an E. Coli and influenza bath

All frozen and fridge foods are double bagged. Bleach, fabric conditioners and other liquids are also double bagged. Each crate holds separate items....one for tins, one for meat, one for fridge stuff, one for cleaning stuff etc.

I wonder if those who complain about "Dirty crates" have ever seen the inside of a supermarket warehouse where the food is stored? Makes you wonder doesn't it? 😂

Anyway some posters want everything over and above to meet their unreasonable demands. Don't want to let the delivery driver in, don't want to take bags to the door, can't because of the dog/cat/baby.... Jeez! How do people manage the ordeal that is home delivery?? 🤦‍♀️

Andjustlikethat · 10/01/2019 14:30

Do all those bothered by crate hygiene inspect several shopping trolleys to find one to their standard if they actually visit a supermarket? News flash, they don't all get a daily dousing with antibacterial spray and a good scrub Confused

Hedgehoginthefog · 10/01/2019 14:37

Mine gets plonked in the hallway, I unpack into piles on the floor. Once the driver has gone I pop the fridge and freezer stuff away and leave the rest for DP to sort, as he suddenly had to work late again on the day the Tesco delivery was due...

MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 10/01/2019 14:57

We're in wales and not had bags for years. Driver brings crates to door. We bring crates in and unload in kitchen. Bring empty crates back. Driver waits by door. Job done. No bags.

thegardenfairy · 10/01/2019 15:13

We're in wales and not had bags for years. Driver brings crates to door. We bring crates in and unload in kitchen. Bring empty crates back. Driver waits by door. Job done

Same here. I get my dogs to sit and stay. Driver brings a crate in, I empty it and give it back when he brings the next crate in. I am usually left with some bags that have been used to pack perishable or cleaning stuff but I guess that can't be helped.

I can't see a problem with home delivery. It beats wasting half a day doing it myself 👌

KatyWhatsit · 10/01/2019 15:44

Do all those bothered by crate hygiene inspect several shopping trolleys to find one to their standard if they actually visit a supermarket? News flash, they don't all get a daily dousing with antibacterial spray and a good scrub

Hmm

I take my own bags. I put those in the trolley.
When I get home the bags go on the floor and I unpack. My own bags get washed out now and then .

You can surely see this is totally different from having your food items in a crate and then loading them straight into your cupboards, fridge or freezer.

Scarriff · 10/01/2019 15:58

Do the people who think plastic bags are OK because they recycle understand where 'recycling' goes? Can anyone recommend shampoo/shower stuff which are not in plastic bottles?

CroitAnGimmer · 10/01/2019 16:00

You can surely see this is totally different from having your food items in a crate and then loading them straight into your cupboards, fridge or freezer.

Not really much difference as it still goes through the same supply chain, being in the crate or in bags doesn't really matter in terms of cleanliness when it's been through every other part.

Mossyhill · 10/01/2019 16:07

Just put it into bags at the door!
I just hold the bag open and the delivery person is more than happy or chuck it in for me! I even asked the other day if he would rather I’d do it, he told me it was fine.

Jaxtellerswife · 10/01/2019 16:08

@BarbaraofSevillle you beat me to it, I snorted at that tooGrin

BumbleBeee69 · 10/01/2019 16:12

Well bumblebee you're sooooooooo right, i mean fuck the planet ay? Lets all copy america and just carry on turning most of the ocean in to more plastic than water.

Lets carry on creating weather conditions that are completely unnatural and cause death and distruction.

Lets feel absoultely fine about watching creatures whos speices have been on this planet many times longer than human beings have been literally sufercate and drown because of the pastic waste.

Yep, lets carry on doing that. Seems like a great idea.

What i think is bizaree as you put it is you think that what you do in america is the way forward. Just cos you can get plastic bags in abundance, doesn't mean its right that you do so. I know your president thinks that climate change is a lie created by the chinese, its not, its a scientific fact created by humans.

The charge in tje UK and ireland for bags, maybe a small change, but its a good one. Its changing attitudes as this tread actually proves. No we're not going to save the planet alone. But we stand more of chance of doing so than if we carry on contrubuting to the horrifically polluting oil and plastics industries and the non biodiogradable waste pile.

OMFG HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA

I cannot BELIEVE you read my Post as a ‘Way Forward’ and your ranting at me when Im in fact Scottish and don’t live in the States Im merely sharing how BAD the system is here, whilst I drive around at home with a car boot full of bags for life, I tried to find bags for life to no avail, so save your bullshit ranting for those who NOTHING, I personally do plenty.

rabbitfoodadvocate · 10/01/2019 16:33

I just unpack everything in the hallway so the driver can get going and then transport to the kitchen at my leisure.

If they made the bags 25p each, would you complain about that too or stump up the cash? It's all for a good cause so I don't see the hassle.

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