#re-using

Blom & Blom | Industrial Lighting, Furniture, Lamps, Lights

Hey y'all,

So one thing that I dislike about grocery store shopping is having all those darn plastic bags. The tree huger in me hurts throwing the plastic bags in the trash. So here are a few ways to re-use your plastic bags.

1. Save for shipping/moving

Instead of packing peanuts or tissue paper, use grocery bags to pack your fragile items when shipping or moving. When moving/shipping/storing glass wear, I put a grocery bag tightly packed into the glass, then surrounds the glasses with extra plastic bags to help avoid breaking when they shift on the move.

2. Use as a trash bag

If you have a small trash can or waste can say in your bathroom or in your bedroom, etc. instead of using a huge trash bag, use a grocery bag.

3. Use as extra hanging storage

So this is a great idea (if I do say so myself). Great for socks and other small items. Hang the grocery bag off your closet door, or of a shelving basket. Great for small apartments and recent grads trying to save some money.

4. Use for the garden

When going out to pick your garden, take a plastic bag (or more depending on how amazing your garden is) and harvest the vegetables into the bag. You can then place in a crock or directly into the fridge. Also, great when you are giving your veggies to a friend/family member.

5. Use for pot lucks

Cute DIY Idea! Use Old Play-Doh Lids to Make Colorful Bird Feeders What to do with non-recyclable lids after your kid’s Play-Doh turns hard and brown? Schmear ‘em with peanut butter, sprinkle on seeds and -- voila! -- instant bird feeders.You could also use lids from other containers if you don't have kids ;)