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The legislators and the lobbying arms have had their say in the great debate over plastic bags, but what about the grocery baggers — the ones who stuff the bread and frozen pizza and milk in all those canvas bags? How do they deal with all the reusables? (Judging from the comments left by readers on the subject, not very well.) The List spoke to Jimmy, a Wegmans employee who asked to keep his last name to himself, who calls reusable bags “the worst.”

1. Too much variation

   “They come in all different shapes and sizes,” Jimmy complains. “Even though Wegman’s has their own, shoppers usually bring in a mix of ones from all different stores.” The inconsistency leads to inefficiency at the check-out, he explains.

2. Germs

   Jimmy was concerned that bringing bags from one store to another would lead to cross-contamination and the spread of germs.

3. Plastic bags were helpful with meat and other potential leakers

   “Often times plastic bags have to be used, especially with meat since it often drips,” says Jimmy. “Other products like milk sometimes have leaks.”

4. Reusable bags: "Some you just don't even want to touch"

   “Due to the fact that most shoppers don’t clean their reusable bags, they are often dirty and smell. Some you just don’t even want to touch,” Jimmy says.

5. And reusable bags aren’t even good for the environment!

   Jimmy is in favor of using more environmentally friendly bags, but he thinks grocery stores are “just hopping on the green wagon.” He points out, “Most reusable bags are also not biodegradable.”