Whether you're on a personal mission to curtail the use of plastic bags or you happen to live in one of the handful of states that have enforced bans on them, chances are you might still have a few floating around your house.
You could drop them off at a local grocery or department store with a plastic bag recycling program, but you could also find clever ways of repurposing or even upcycling them. Here are some ideas to get you inspired.
Want to actually make progress on your springtime decluttering? Leave a plastic bag in every spot that needs sprucing up. For starters, hang one on your bathroom doorknob to capture all expired makeup and medication and one on your bedroom door for clothing or accessories you plan to donate or sell.
Admittedly, this is not the most attractive aesthetic for your home, but perhaps it will encourage you to declutter more quickly if only to send those filled bags to their next destination. You could also keep a couple in your car’s console or glove compartment to clear out any empty coffee cups or other detritus that collect in your vehicle.
If buying garbage bags for the small trash cans in your house feels like you're literally throwing money in the garbage, it’s because you are. Instead, put those extra plastic bags to good use as bathroom garbage liners. Depending on the contents of the garbage, you might even get away with simply dumping the contents in your main garbage a few times; otherwise, the bag’s handles will make it super easy to remove and toss when it’s full.
Responsible dog owners are never without poop bags. While many bags are biodegradable, they are pricey. Save some money for your pet’s treat budget and put those plastic shopping bags to good use. Pet parents of
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