slo’s THURSDAY 4/24 poll - Reusable Snack/Sandwich Bags

[Micca]

I voted other. We have various bags, Tupperware, "disposal" containers, but I'm not sure we have what Sandy is asking about.

 

[_19disnA]

Have never used them and have no interest. Many companies advertise their product as being reuseable/good for the environment as a marketing gimmick. Most of those cost a LOT more than the one time use freezer bags. Washing/drying them between uses is also a pain and if you don't let them dry completely, can see an issue with getting moldy.

Even things supposedly recyclable and 'good for the environment' have to be cost effective to process. To recycle plastic you have to transport it to a processing facility, have workers to deal with it and then be able to sell your output at a profit to make it all economically viable. No company is going to be in the 'recycling' business very long if they lose money in the process.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I know we don't have the type discussed here. As others have said above, we might reuse a plastic bag if it's not messy after it's use. We do use ziploc bags for things, but nout small, sandwich size.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Sounds gross - how do you get them truly clean, and is it even worth the effort? Same goes for re-useable straws.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I wrap to-go sandwiches in wax paper (yes, it’s still on the bottom shelf of supermarkets, lol) and really have no use for the new silicone bags. Great idea though

 

[fla4fun]

I don’t use them, but when I pack a lunch it is usually leftovers, not sandwiches, so it travels in a reusable container with a lid.

I do reuse bags that I have placed other items in, like cookies, crackers and baked goods, and bags used as secondary wrapping for the freezer.

I also use regular ziploc sandwich bags for making hamburgers and portioning out meat for the freezer. Those bags are not reused for sanitary reasons. This is my biggest use of disposable bags, but still not a huge one.