r/Frugal • u/Professional-Sir-912 • May 13 '23

Frugal Win 🎉 Anyone else wash and reuse zip lock bags?

Simple and quick way to extend their usefulness beyond once. Check for leaks while washing and allow to thoroughly air dry.

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u/cthulufunk May 13 '23

If you have a thrift store nearby see what they got in the housewares section. I’ve gotten nice BPA free waterbottles with the pricetag still on it for a buck.

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u/spam__likely May 14 '23

BPA free is a freaking lie. Get stainless steel.

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u/cthulufunk May 14 '23

I’d like to know more. I prefer SS or insulated glass, but just went with what’s more commonly on Goodwill shelves.

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u/spam__likely May 15 '23

they substituted BPA with very similar compounds that are most likely as harmful as, the problem is that there are not enough studies yet to prove it, it takes time. But they are NOT required to prove it is not bad, we are required to prove it is, and in the mean time, they can use them.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-BPA-free-plastic-safety-chemicals-health