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Top 19 Ways To Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags.

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Several communities have put restrictions on the use of plastic grocery bags. San Francisco was one of the first communities to do so. Reusing and recycling them around the house is a great way to reduce their impact on the environment. The first thing to do is organize them so you can easily reuse them. I do this using an old tissue boxes. Just stuff the bags inside the tissue box and they pop up whenever you need one. Here are some of they ways we reuse them:

  1. Plastic grocery bags are the perfect size for bathroom trash bags. Be sure to put about 5-10 in the bottom of the trash can so you always have a replacement when you take the trash out.
  2. Use them to store soiled diapers in your diaper bag until you get to a proper trash can.
  3. Use them to store sippy cups to catch any spills.
  4. Keep some in the car to collect any trash. This will keep the floor from collecting anything and cleanup is a breeze, just throw out the bag.

    5. Shopping bags are medium sized bags, typically around 10-20 litres in volume (though much larger versions exist, especially for non-grocery shopping), that are often used by grocery shoppers to carry home their purchases. They can be single-use or reusable. Types and typical use of shopping bags vary by country:

    • In the United States, plastic shopping bags are common and typically free with a purchase.

  5. Use the extra bags to protect the next package you have to send.
  6. When you go to the pool, use a plastic bag to store you wet suits in until you get home. Be sure to take the suits out to keep them from getting mildew.
  7. While you are out you can used them store soiled cloths.
  8. Store your muddy shoes after a hike in them.

    9. • In many European countries, plastic shopping bags were also free and common well into the noughties, and as of 2007 still are common, but their use is becoming less and less widespread, partly due to environmental legislation, which has led retailers to charge for plastic bags. The Republic of Ireland for example imposed a dedicated plastic bag tax, thus forcing retailers offering plastic bags to charge for them.

  9. Use them as packaging material for seasonal decorations.
  10. When traveling, use plastic grocery bags to store your dirty cloths.
  11. When painting, use as a paint tray liner. Clean up is really easy.
  12. Put them over your shoes if you have to walk through a muddy area.

    13. • Reusable shopping bags are increasingly used, eg. in EU countries where use of single-use plastic shopping bags is in decline. Reusable bags are often made from jute cloth, also known as burlap in the US,[1] but sometimes they are also made from plastic; however these reusable plastic bags are sturdier than single-use plastic shopping bags.

  13. Put your paint brushes in them to freeze for easy cleaning.
  14. Use them to organize toys.
  15. Use as a cheaper liner for automatic cat litter boxes.
  16. Use them to organize your recyclable cans and bottles.

    17. • Paper bags are another alternative to plastic bags: both have environmental concerns. Some paper bags are made from recycled paper which helps reduce deforestation. Paper bags are also in widespread use within the United States and other countries… [read more]

  17. Cover plants with them to protect from frost.
  18. They are a great pooper scooper on dog walks.
  19. Use them for crafts.

There are hundreds more ways to reuse these bags. If you have a way please send it in or post a comment.




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