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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I switched everyone to bar shampoo and conditioner (Ethique), bar soap for the showers. They make bars of lotion too that I intend to try when my current big plastic bottle runs out. I switched to a powder laundry detergent that comes in a recyclable bag as well.

I am really annoyed, though, with the silicon reusable bags for food storage. All of the ones I've bought have stained or the ziplocks stop working. I feel like they are creating a ton of waste - and not really helping at all over using disposable ziplocks. Any suggestions there? I've also never found reusable bags that really replace a gallon ziplock for storage. I'd love some specific suggestions.

For a PP, there are lots of biodegradable dog poop bags out there.

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PP, what are you using the gallon ziplock for, exactly?
I sometimes reuse cereal box liners or bread/tortilla bags (dump the crumbs out and they are clean enough to reuse for certain things).
Otherwise, I use containers with lids.
I haven't totally eliminated my use of gallon ziplock this way, but have reduced it.[/quote]

Off the top of my head, I use gallon ziplocks for freezer storage because they take up so much less space than a pyrex or tupperware. So like for homemade bread when I make a double batch, or homemade cookies. And I need something that actually seals and is sanitary to store food and keep it fresh.

To be clear, I have cut way back on ziplocks. I probably use one box of them every year or even less, but looking to eliminate completely. [/quote]

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