This script contains suggested language, but you're more than welcome to say whatever you'd like to your local store manager. We just ask that you please be respectful and courteous.
It may sound silly, but we recommend saying this script once or twice out loud before calling your store. It will help you feel more comfortable on the phone.
EXAMPLE SCRIPTS
For cities and towns that HAVE NOT reguated plastic bags. Unsure if your city/town or state has done so? See the full list of bans/fees here.
Hi, my name's _____. I'm a shopper at Albertsons/Safeway/Shaws/ACME/Jewel Osco/Vons/Haggens.
I was wondering if I could speak with the store manager?
(Manager not available? Ask if they can relay your message).
I'm calling because I'm worried about plastic pollution and see other grocery stores phasing out plastic bags. (feel free to provide a store name, such as Kroger, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, ect.) As a customer, I'd love to see Albertsons do the same.
Plastic pollution is a crisis for our oceans and environment; getting rid of bags is a simple action that could reduce waste. Albertsons has yet to eliminate these harmful products. Do you know if they have plans to do so?
Wait for their response.
Thank you for letting me know. I would urge you to protect our future by eliminating plastic bags at checkout as soon as possible. Will you pass my message along to the person who makes those decisions?
Wait for their response.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you considering this important issue.
For cities and towns that HAVE regulated plastic bags. Unsure if your city/town or state has done so? See the full list of bans/fees here.
Hi, my name's _____. I'm a shopper at Albertsons/Safeway/Shaws/ACME/Jewel Osco/Vons/Haggens in ______ (town name of the closest store).
I was wondering if I could speak with the store manager? (manager not available? Ask if they can relay your message).
I'm calling because I'm worried about plastic pollution. It's so exciting that ______ (city/town or state name) has taken action to reduce single-use plastic bags, but Albertsons as a company has not. As a customer, I'd love to see them do the same nationwide.
Plastic pollution is a crisis for our oceans and environment; getting rid of bags is a simple action that could reduce waste. Do you know if Albertsons has plans to eliminate these harmful products?
Wait for their response.
Thank you for letting me know. Do you think you could pass my message along to whoever makes those decisions?
Wait for their response.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you considering this important issue.
Thank you for calling! Have any questions? Don't hesitate to email hillary.larson@sierraclub.org or call 781-552-1106.