This reusable bag replaces 300 plastic zip lock bags
How many plastic zip lock bags have you thrown away in the last year? Yeah, we’re not really comfortable answering that question either. The answer is more than we’d like to admit, even though we’re fairly conscious about plastic waste.
Reusable baggies have been on the market for years, but miss the mark for food that requires upright storage, a resealable zipper or needs to fold flat for storage in the freezer. A new line of reusable bags called (re)zip, launched in 2020, can do all those things, while replacing 300 plastic baggies apiece.
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Some ways you can use the (re)zip bags:
- Take your cellphone kayaking.
- Store dry goods like flour or coffee in convenient containers, especially dry goods that need a container of an unusual size.
- Store spices, craft supplies, paperclips, charger cords or even makeup.
- Create a storage container for odds and ends you keep in your car.
The list goes on and on. Instead of throwing away a plastic baggie every time you finish using it, (re)zip bags just keeps going. There are 300 uses for it. With careful use, you can probably keep these for life.
What’s more, these bags are affordable. A starter kit of various sizes can contain anywhere from two to eight bags and costs only about $16 to $30. It’s well worth a try to keep a little plastic out of the landfill and oceans, and have storage bags on hand when you need them.