Re: Do you wash and re-use storage bags?

Daysdee · ‎03-09-2010

No. I use my FoodSaver bags once especially if they contained meat. I don't have the room to have them "hanging around" while they dry and don't want to use extra water to really clean them out well. If they had a piece of cheese that was already wrapped in plastic wrap (or something similar), I would reuse them.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I wish I could get DH to do this. He is so wasteful with this kind of stuff. I try to talk to him about it and he gets kind of peeved and so I just give up. I am not cheap by any means but I believe in being frugal and re-using things if you can. It not only saves money but is good to recycle and not have so much waste!

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debic · ‎09-02-2010

@zitawins wrote:
No! too much bacteria floating around in them.

This is pretty much my thought as well. Same with green bags.

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Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

I've never thought about washing and re-using to be honest. No, I don't do that.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

Yes I do--I soak them in hot soapy water or put them in the dishwasher and re use them until there is nothing left--I use my food saver all the time.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

Thank you all for your opinions.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Mj12 wrote:
I've never thought about washing and re-using to be honest. No, I don't do that.

@Mj12, it never occurred to me, and no, I wouldn't do it either.

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OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

Mostly I use Lock and Lock since I have so many pieces but when I use plastic bags which is rarely I throw away after using. Food storage bags too.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Yes until they can go no further.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

We must make a conscious effort to eliminate as much plastic as we can. Not saying it is always easy. I never use plastic bags to store leftovers, etc, I use only glass containers -- not plastic. I bring my own bags to the grocery store. I obviously recycle as well. Absolutely no styrophome plates/cups and no plastic straws. It takes a concerted effort to elimate as much plastic as we can to save the planet. I'm far from perfect, but I try my best.