Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle bread bags? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:55:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Karen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1121840 Karen Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:15:10 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1121840 We do this all the time too! I even save them especially for this because my boyfriends hates the 'small' bought sandwich bags! We do this all the time too! I even save them especially for this because my boyfriends hates the ‘small’ bought sandwich bags!

]]> By: Clara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1121768 Clara Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:33:42 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1121768 Loved it! It's a Great idea and it seems fun to do too.. Loved it! It’s a Great idea and it seems fun to do too..

]]> By: Suzie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1070635 Suzie Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:40:47 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1070635 I cut into long strips and crochet them into round rugs. They last a long time and can be washed in the machine. Make nice gifts. Also bazzar idea, sells well. I cut into long strips and crochet them into round rugs. They last a long time and can be washed in the machine. Make nice gifts. Also bazzar idea, sells well.

]]> By: Jason Crabtree http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1055549 Jason Crabtree Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:21:01 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1055549 I reuse bread bags several times over - for sandwich bags & then temporary storage for stuff about to be composted - till they're worn out - but I've been reading the suggestions and am still at a loss at to recycling them. Problem is they seem to accumulate if you buy bread in wrappers so there's too many to re-use - my black bag (the one that goes to landfill) is now composed entirely of these and similar wrappers as I've found ways of recycling practically everything else. The result is two bags a year for landfill (compressed, they don't take up that much space), but wouldn't it be great if one could achieve 100% recycling?! I reuse bread bags several times over – for sandwich bags & then temporary storage for stuff about to be composted – till they’re worn out – but I’ve been reading the suggestions and am still at a loss at to recycling them. Problem is they seem to accumulate if you buy bread in wrappers so there’s too many to re-use – my black bag (the one that goes to landfill) is now composed entirely of these and similar wrappers as I’ve found ways of recycling practically everything else. The result is two bags a year for landfill (compressed, they don’t take up that much space), but wouldn’t it be great if one could achieve 100% recycling?!

]]> By: Tom http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1044576 Tom Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:45:16 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1044576 I just managed to re-use a bread bag four times before it went in the bin. See here: http://tomthebadger.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/re-use-record/ :o) I just managed to re-use a bread bag four times before it went in the bin. See here: http://tomthebadger.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/re-use-record/
:o)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1021102 Anonymous Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:32:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1021102 Not ghetto at all awesome idea saves a little money on sandwich wrap. Not ghetto at all awesome idea saves a little money on sandwich wrap.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1020542 Nicole Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:53:48 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1020542 I've used them to store chicken carcasses until I'm ready to make broth I’ve used them to store chicken carcasses until I’m ready to make broth

]]> By: Ruby Re-Usable http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019664 Ruby Re-Usable Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:14:50 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019664 Ruby Re-Usable makes ART with plastic bread bags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyreusable/sets/72157605981763242/ these are all made using Wonder Bread plastic bags (my sons eat the bread, and I save the bags to make sculptures; they are stuffed with used bubble wrap from downtown businesses) Ruby Re-Usable makes ART with plastic bread bags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyreusable/sets/72157605981763242/

these are all made using Wonder Bread plastic bags (my sons eat the bread, and I save the bags to make sculptures; they are stuffed with used bubble wrap from downtown businesses)

]]> By: Bobbie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019587 Bobbie Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:16:02 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019587 I have 4 cats that come in at night because of coyotes and so they have a, ugh, litter box. I use the bags for the scooped litter. I also use the bags for storing chicken scraps in the fridge for my chickens. They are very useful for all sorts of reuses. I have 4 cats that come in at night because of coyotes and so they have a, ugh, litter box. I use the bags for the scooped litter. I also use the bags for storing chicken scraps in the fridge for my chickens. They are very useful for all sorts of reuses.

]]> By: 9412valve http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019579 9412valve Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:25:16 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019579 I use them for picking up my dogs poop. I use them for picking up my dogs poop.

]]> By: frangipan http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019575 frangipan Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:26:15 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019575 Hi I really love that idea, do you make them to sell by any chance as I'd be interested in having one. My email address is flhdaniels@gmail.com if you would be interested in making more, also I could send you our bread bags if you would like. Kind Regards Hi I really love that idea, do you make them to sell by any chance as I’d be interested in having one.
My email address is flhdaniels@gmail.com if you would be interested in making more, also I could send you our bread bags if you would like.
Kind Regards

]]> By: HuntingWabbits http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019531 HuntingWabbits Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:47:51 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019531 Slightly ghetto, but sometimes when you're packing a lunch and use the last slice in the bag, you can use the bag as a sandwich baggie. =P Slightly ghetto, but sometimes when you’re packing a lunch and use the last slice in the bag, you can use the bag as a sandwich baggie. =P

]]> By: Kara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019495 Kara Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:13:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019495 http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html LDPE fuses nicely into a plastic "fabric" for all sorts of uses. Mom even made a marker/crayon roll with a fused plastic sheet and her mini iron! http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html
LDPE fuses nicely into a plastic “fabric” for all sorts of uses. Mom even made a marker/crayon roll with a fused plastic sheet and her mini iron!

]]> By: Alice http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019494 Alice Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019494 I keep half the loaf in the bag in my fridge, and use another one to freeze the other half of the loaf in. Avoids wasting bread as I live on my own and don't get through a whole loaf in time otherwise. I keep half the loaf in the bag in my fridge, and use another one to freeze the other half of the loaf in. Avoids wasting bread as I live on my own and don’t get through a whole loaf in time otherwise.

]]> By: louisa http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019468 louisa Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019468 We like reuses but we like recycling advice too - thanks Simon :) We like reuses but we like recycling advice too – thanks Simon :)

]]> By: Simon http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019467 Simon Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:23:56 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019467 I know you're really looking for more reuse ideas but just to note that in addition to doorstep recycling, Tescos and other supermarkets do collection of these in their foyers and via their delivery vans. I know you’re really looking for more reuse ideas but just to note that in addition to doorstep recycling, Tescos and other supermarkets do collection of these in their foyers and via their delivery vans.

]]> By: Sam http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20100115/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-bread-bags/comment-page-1#comment-1019466 Sam Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:27:14 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=2057#comment-1019466 I've cut them up into strips and crocheted them into a string bag. I’ve cut them up into strips and crocheted them into a string bag.

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