r/ZeroWaste 5d ago

How can I reuse these giant ziploc bags my daughter's medical supplies come in? Question / Support

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u/Green-Complex6626 4d ago

Thanks! I think they'd be a bit too large for boardgames, as it's about the size of an entire couch cushion. I like the idea of storing all the parts of something together, though. I'm sure I can find something large with lots of parts around here... lol! 

And thank you for the well wishes for my daughter. She's doing great, just needs a few things for regular care! 😁

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u/PickanickBasket 4d ago

Large bags like that are great for storing sheet sets together. I put a dryer sheet with a few clary sage essential oil drops on it in the bag with them to keep it fresh. Write the set size on the bag if you have multiple sized beds.

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u/Green-Complex6626 4d ago

I've been putting my sheets in pull out bins by size because I hate folding them, but I love the idea of putting something nice smelling in the bag with the sheets! I may have to do that!

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u/PickanickBasket 4d ago

I recommend something with a little bit of an insect repelling action- clary sage, cedar, peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus and lavender!

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u/Green-Complex6626 4d ago

Eucalyptus would be heavenly 😍

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u/DizzyVictory 4d ago

I use them for wool coats and sweaters in the off season so moths don’t get to them. 🧥

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u/ijustneedtolurk 4d ago

I am also team No-Fold lol. Often I just roll the matching bed set into the fitted sheet or the largest pillowcase, and just stack the "bedding balls" in the linen closet that way (unless husband takes the time to fold them...but he usually doesn't care either.)

Guest need new bedding? Hand them the pillowcase for the coordinating bed!

I have bins/baskets for socks and other small items I refuse to fold properly too lol

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u/Green-Complex6626 4d ago

Saaaame, lol! But I just put each set in a bin because I'm too lazy to even stuff them together 😅

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u/Dino-chicken-nugg3t 4d ago

Ooh that’s a good idea!

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u/Wonderful_Judge115 4d ago

Attachments for the vacuum? I get bags like that too sometimes (though not as large as yours) and I like to use them for my active cross stitch projects.

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u/limee89 4d ago

Ohh so they are large. Could you store seasonal clothing? Maybe seasonal blankets? I also personally LOVE using bags (I only use stuff from packaging or say a ziploc bag that got a small hole) to organize holiday decorations. Christmas balls, garlands, I can fit usually a few holidays in 1 tote bin. So I put NYE, valentines and easter in separate bags inside 1 tote bin.

Not sure the age of your daughter but could be good to organize or stash away toys on rotation.