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Our vegetable man uses this tape to bind his vegetables into bunches. Grocery stores in the area use the same kind of tape.

Here are leeks and spinach from his vegetable stand. The picture was taken on our garden table. I bought and carried them home just like this. No shopping bag. He or his wife offers a bag, but most of their customers don't use them. You can see neighbors going home with their vegetables in hand or in bicycle baskets or in their own bags.