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I reuse produce bags, ziplocks, sandwich bags, and the like by rinsing them lukewarm water and hanging up to dry, occasionally using a bit of soap as needed. It
by InSteady 3y ago
I reuse produce bags, ziplocks, sandwich bags, and the like by rinsing them lukewarm water and hanging up to dry, occasionally using a bit of soap as needed. It's a bit of a hassle and there is a likelihood that I am exposing my food to more microplastics via direct contact as the bags get worn from use and washing. I have no clue how quickly the bags start breaking down, it probably varies due to numerous factors. I wish there were more and better options for silicone, beeswax coated muslin, etc as alternatives. Unfortunately plain cotton bags don't keep veggies from wilting otherwise I'd go for that.
I've got a pair of giant silicone bags for this purpose but the shape and thickness means they can't hold many veggies, take up more space than they should, and are generally unwieldy. They were also $20 each, which seems a bit high (I assume because they are a specialty item in a niche market). Come on free market, solve this problem for me so I can ditch single-use plastics!