How to Reuse a Plastic Bag
When at all possible remember your reusable bag when you shop at your local retailer, but inevitably there will come the occasion when you forget your reusable bag and are forced to leave the store with a plastic bag. Instead of throwing the plastic bag in the trash you can either recycle your plastic bag or reuse the bag for another purpose. These are some suggestions on how you can reuse your plastic bags.
(1) Instead of buying special bags to clean up after your dog reuse your plastic bag.
(2) Use a plastic bag to scoop the litter box.
(3) Protect your counters or table while doing a messy craft by laying out a plastic bag.
(4) Use plastic bags as packing material instead of packing peanuts or bubble wrap.
(5) Pack your lunch in a plastic bag if you don’t have a reusable lunch box.
(6) Tie them around your shoes to keep the shoes clean to walk through a muddy area.
(7) Instead of using a trash bag, utilize the plastic bag that you already have.
(8) Collect shaving from fruits and vegetables to avoid making a messy counter top.
(9) Wrap a plastic bag around a paintbrush to prevent the brush from drying out.
(10)Ball up plastic bags and stuff in shoes or purses to help keep their shape when not using.
(11)Keep holiday decorations dust free by wrapping in a plastic bag in the off-season.
(12)Tie a plastic bag around each knee while working in the garden to protect your pants.
(13)Wear plastic bags as gloves on each hand when handling raw meat.
(14)If a food does not need an airtight bag use a plastic bag instead of a new re-sealable bag.
(15)When traveling wrap shampoo, conditioner, etc. in a plastic bag to prevent leaks.
(16)Bring a plastic bag on vacation to separate dirty and clean clothes in your suitcase.
(17)Wrap your wet umbrella in a plastic bag to keep your other items from getting wet.
(18)Use solid color bags a wrapping paper.
(19)Use brightly colored bags to make faux flowers.
(20)Store a plastic bag in your car as an emergency trash bag.
