Reusing Plastic Zipper Bags
...Because we all know it's all about reusing.
We wash and re-use plastic zipper bags until they are no longer usable. This means either they rip somewhere or the zipper stops working. This is what we do in my house to strech each box we buy because it's pretty silly to only use them once before tossing. This way, they last us a lot longer, too. Actually, I'm pretty sure it's been over 8 months since I've had to buy a box of these! After the bag has been used a gazillion times, it goes in our "soft plastic" recycling so that it can be reused as something else later on.
This little contraption is hand-made in our town and sold at our local co-op. It isn't necessary in order to wash and reuse your plastic zipper bags, but boy is it handy! Actually, if you or someone you know is handy enough, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to make.
For this and other kitchen tips, visit TammysRecipes.com.
We wash and re-use plastic zipper bags until they are no longer usable. This means either they rip somewhere or the zipper stops working. This is what we do in my house to strech each box we buy because it's pretty silly to only use them once before tossing. This way, they last us a lot longer, too. Actually, I'm pretty sure it's been over 8 months since I've had to buy a box of these! After the bag has been used a gazillion times, it goes in our "soft plastic" recycling so that it can be reused as something else later on.
This little contraption is hand-made in our town and sold at our local co-op. It isn't necessary in order to wash and reuse your plastic zipper bags, but boy is it handy! Actually, if you or someone you know is handy enough, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to make.
For this and other kitchen tips, visit TammysRecipes.com.