Ramstein Commissary officials say they will run out of free single-use plastic bags by the end of the day Friday. The Vogelweh Commissary has already run out. (Phillip Walter Wellman/Stars and Stripes)

Starting Friday, all commissary shoppers in the KMC must bring their own bags or purchase a reusable option.

Officials at the Ramstein Commissary project that they will run out of free single-use plastic bags by the end of the day. The Vogelweh Commissary has already run out.

The change is part of a Europe-wide initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste.

Customers who forget bags can buy a variety of options ranging from 9 cents to $5.

The new rules also apply to online orders. Ramstein officials say they will use cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags if shoppers do not bring their own.