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I haven't even HEARD of these things till just now, let alone seen them.  Apparently they have a new design for the gallon of milk, that's stackable, and more compact, which supposedly cuts back on shipping costs, space requirements and such.

Here's a picture of it.


I don't know if they're in my area yet... if only Wal-Mart or CostCo have them, then I definitely haven't seen them (no CostCos around here, and I don't get my dairy stuff from Wal-Mart)

Some customers are complaining about the new design though, saying it's hard to pour without spilling.  I don't know if this is truly the case or if some people are just griping because they hate change.  Although, as someone else has commented, someone will probably invent a screw-on pouring spout for the new jugs soon.

Anyway, if you want to read the article, you can go here...http://www.dailytech.com/Cheaper+Stackable+Green+Milk+Jugs+Cause+a+Stir/article12245.htm (http://www.dailytech.com/Cheaper+Stackable+Green+Milk+Jugs+Cause+a+Stir/article12245.htm)

Since I never go to Wal-Mart and the nearest Costco is 200 miles away I reckon I'll never see them. I don't know why we don't go back to the old cardboard milk cartons, bio-degradable and eco friendly. Unlike the plastic ones which last forever and are made from petroleum. Hell what was wrong with the glass ones? Tiny little paper cap and recycle the rest.

Haven't seen them and we get milk from Jewel-Osco so I probably wont in the near future.

We have them here.

They are a little weird to use -- they spill a lot easier because of the flat top, no spout to use.

Our milk comes in bags.  I've been told it is one more Canadian oddity. Cartons and jugs are available, but most milk is sold in 1.3 litre bags (which is approximately a quart: they come by 3's in a larger bag).  Just pop a bag into the handy pitcher, clip a corner and pour.  Waste material is minimal and is fully recyclable.  Easy to store too.  Jugs can be a pain.

OK Menard...  say it...

Quote from: Newt on July 06, 2008, 06:36:26 PM
Jugs can be a pain.

Not in my book; I've always liked a good set of jugs.

Quote from: Zapranoth on July 06, 2008, 11:43:58 PM
OK Menard...  say it...

(http://z54.org/smileys/lol-065.gif)

 :lookingup: Walked into that one. For some reason I never expect the Menard.
But now that you mention it: if you are wearing them, they are a pain; even if they are not plastic. So there.

They sell those bags of milk at our local Kwik Trip stores in Minnesota.  Bought one once and the kids were b***hin' about it, the cat bit a hole in it;  Went back to plastic...um...containers.

Quote from: Newt on July 07, 2008, 07:14:20 AM
For some reason I never expect the Menard.

I saw those jugs on TV and they do look rather cumbersome, but they're doing it save the materials that go into milk crates.

It does look like one of those space savings things that WalMart has been doing. They only sell liquid laundry detergent in the ultra version so that it comes in smaller bottles.  It cuts down on the amount of plastic being used and saves shelf space.

I have a gripe with them about dog food. I buy 40lb bags and they redesigned the bags to be square which makes it a real pain in the ass to pour.

Quote from: I am Kirok! on July 07, 2008, 02:49:11 PM
I saw those jugs on TV and they do look rather cumbersome...

I used to watch Elvira too. (http://5g8.net/smileys/lol-049.gif)

Quote from: CheezeFlixz on July 06, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
Since I never go to Wal-Mart and the nearest Costco is 200 miles away I reckon I'll never see them. I don't know why we don't go back to the old cardboard milk cartons, bio-degradable and eco friendly. Unlike the plastic ones which last forever and are made from petroleum. Hell what was wrong with the glass ones? Tiny little paper cap and recycle the rest.

I do often agree with you CHEEZEE. 

Quote from: Allhallowsday on July 07, 2008, 09:49:59 PM
I do often agree with you CHEEZEE. 

Kind of makes you feel like scratching and spraying, huh? :teddyr:

Quote from: Newt on July 06, 2008, 06:36:26 PM
Our milk comes in bags.  I've been told it is one more Canadian oddity. Cartons and jugs are available, but most milk is sold in 1.3 litre bags (which is approximately a quart: they come by 3's in a larger bag).  Just pop a bag into the handy pitcher, clip a corner and pour.  Waste material is minimal and is fully recyclable.  Easy to store too.  Jugs can be a pain.

Bags?  Wow.. didn't know that.  But does have the danger of being punctured during shipping leading to a hugeass mass? 

And how do you carry them?  Do they got a handle on top or something?

Just curious...

Quote from: CheezeFlixz on July 06, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
Since I never go to Wal-Mart and the nearest Costco is 200 miles away I reckon I'll never see them.

Well, don't rule it out, one thing about the business world, if something catches on, it spreads to other areas.  So, if it goes over well at Wal-Mart and Costco, I expect other stories (Target, et all) would copy it.

Quote from: CheezeFlixz on July 06, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
I don't know why we don't go back to the old cardboard milk cartons, bio-degradable and eco friendly. Unlike the plastic ones which last forever and are made from petroleum.  Tiny little paper cap and recycle the rest.

Well, they still have those for half-gallons.  Did they ever use them for a full gallon? 

Quote from: CheezeFlixz on July 06, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
Hell what was wrong with the glass ones?

Dunno, although it does have this annoying habit of breaking when you drop it.  Also, I doubt mass manufacturing of glass is cheaper than the alternatives.

You know, I just thought this was the usual complaining, but I was wrong.  I used one of these today and it gushed out all over the counter.  VERY poor design.
-Ed

Quote from: CheezeFlixz on July 06, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
Since I never go to Wal-Mart and the nearest Costco is 200 miles away I reckon I'll never see them.

A local example for me.  Where I live we have roughly 4 chain grocery stores (Giant Foods, Weis Markets, Wegmans, and Surefine Markets)  we also have a bunch of smaller family markets as well.  Anyways Weis started to sell Jones Soda products in their stores.  For a long time the only places I could them were gas stations.  Anyways so Weis started carrying Jones soda in their stores.  While it was great the selection was limited so it was a tad disappointing.  Anyways when I knew Weis had it, Giant would soon follow suit.  Some months later the eventually had it.  I didn't include Wegmans in this one since they had it from the time the store near me opened up.  I'm not sure if Surefine has it, since the closest one to me is 12 miles away and I don't feel like driving to go there.