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The chain is serious about eliminating plastic bags\u2014the change started at Seattle-based QFC, which has around 60 locations in Washington and Oregon, and has continued from there.\r\n\r\nIn the years since Kroger's initial announcement, the chain has had some hits and misses when it comes to phasing out plastic bags.\r\n<h2>What Are the Changes?<\/h2>\r\nAccording to the company, Kroger-owned supermarkets will still allow you to pack your milk, eggs and other buys in paper bags. The checkouts will also have reusable shopping bags for $1 or $2 each. Like us, you probably have a heap of reusable shopping bags around the house, too! We'll be bringing our bags because it's one of many <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/10-easy-ways-to-go-green-in-the-kitchen\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ways to go green in the kitchen<\/a>. It can also make self-checkout that much easier, especially with these <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tips-for-bagging-groceries\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips for bagging groceries like a pro<\/a>.\r\n\r\nKroger's regional grocery brands include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Dillons Food Stores<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Food 4 Less<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fred Meyer<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Harris Teeter<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mariano's<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pick n' Save<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ralphs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ruler Foods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Smith's<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMake your next trip to Kroger more stylish with a reusable shopping bag. We adore bags with a cute pattern and serious durability! Plus, with some beginner-level origami, these bags fold to fit inside a purse.\r\n\r\n[embed_section]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1672997\" title=\"BAGGU Reusable Shopping Bag\" buybutton=\"Buy Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BAGGU-Standard-Reusable-Shopping-Bag\/dp\/B08JY5MGYL?th=1\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"BAGGU Standard Reusable Shopping Bag, Ripstop Nylon Grocery Tote or Lunch Bag, Paper Floral\" product_price=\"\" product_category=\"Shoes\" product_retailer=\"\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1672993\" title=\"Foldable 6 Pack Shopping Bags\" buybutton=\"Buy Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reusable-Foldable-Groceries-Waterproof-Eco-Friendly\/dp\/B07NV84Z6H\/ref=pd_di_sccai_2\/144-2509347-6391356?pd_rd_w=DpX7Q&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=Q2BYBNEHWXQEJE2XC0D9&pd_rd_r=6d00b520-89d6-4a22-a7a4-c6ef7cf9f45f&pd_rd_wg=gOwan&pd_rd_i=B07NV84Z6H&th=1\" newtab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1672998\" title=\" BeeGreen Reusable Grocery Bags\" buybutton=\"Buy Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BeeGreen-Reusable-Grocery-Bags-Lightweight\/dp\/B08LKXLHFY\/ref=psdc_1252210011_t2_B07NV84Z6H\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"BeeGreen Reusable Grocery Bags Set of 6 Lightweight Recycling Shopping Totes with Long Handle Durable Portable Shopper Baggies for Groceries Supermarket Gift Cute Animal Grey Red Navy Black Green\" product_price=\"14.99\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"beegreenbags\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[\/embed_section]\r\n<h2>What Changes Have Been Made So Far?<\/h2>\r\nTrue to its word, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krogerstories.com\/krogers-qfc-division-goes-plastic-bag-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kroger phased out plastic bags in all QFC stores by April 2019<\/a>, beating their goal deadline of January 2020 by eight months. 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