Save Money by Switching Your Single Use Plastic Bags for Reusable Storage Bags
Reduce – Boxes
When I saw that my stash of plastic zipper bags was getting low, I decided to invest in reusable plastic bags.
After a lot of research and comparing, I purchased a set of Kithelp Reusable Storage Bags BPA Free. The set of 18 bags just about maxxes out how many bags of “stuff” I normally have in the fridge.
A side-benefit was reducing the amount of space dedicated to containers by eliminating the cardboard boxes from zipper bags.
According to plasticoceans.org, over 300 million tons of plastic, half of it single use, is produced annually. They say that over eight million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans every year. I’m trying to do my part.
Reuse – Kithelp
It’s incredible how many times I already have used the Kithelp Bags and washed them.
They are colorful, and easy-to-find in the fridge. Another benefit is that they seal so easily and firmly.
Cleaning the bags is easy; soap and water is sufficient. To dry them, I just slip them over one of my attractive Alink bamboo-handled kitchen brushes so they can drip and dry.
Repurpose
From Bill, I received a set of two Stasher Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bags.
Although designed for sandwiches, I can see these being repurposed for many other foods.
These are actually dishwasher safe! It’s easy to see they will stand up to years of use.
I’d heard of Stasher Bags for awhile, and was delighted to finally get to try them.
They are quite sturdy, with enough rigidity to preserve the shape of your sandwich. Plastic-free, they are made from 100% silicon.
Recycle
We are committed to recycling plastic containers, and yes, we even wash and reuse plastic bags several times before recycling them.
However, I’m really excited to use these Stasher Bags because they will hold up so much better and longer than plastic zipper bags.
I can’t wait to use them in the microwave! Imagine a freezer with stacks of meals already prepared, just waiting to pop into the microwave!
Repair
Here’s a funny story; I have gotten so aggravated when pre-boiling ribs, that I now leave them in the bag to boil them!
You’re going to be so surprised at the uses for these Stasher Bags. Here’s their suggestion to use them for stovetop and sous vide!
AND! In the oven! Seriously! You’re going to love these bags, and feel so good about your ecoconscious choices!
