[header] How to bag groceries [title] Pick a bag. [step] Paper or cloth bags are great for most things, but plastic bags prevents spills from ending up all over your car, or you. If you have meats or other items that may leak, consider placing them in one of the plastic bags provided in the produce or meat sections. 
[substeps] In some counties in the united states, grocery stores have been made to charge for bags. If you have not brought your own bag, this can mean $0.10 per bag in addition to the cost of groceries.