But zip-top bags shouldn’t always be reused — some circumstances call for them to be thrown in the trash. Any bag that contained raw meat, fish, eggs, potentially allergy-triggering foods ...

Zip-top bags can be reused several times — but there are some exceptions Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times via Getty While single-use plastic bags are convenient for quick and easy food storage ...

How to Clean a Plastic Bag While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any lingering odors. Cleaning a zip-top bag is as ...

Of all the silicone bags I looked at, the W&P bags came closest to looking and feeling like a disposable zip-top bag. The food-grade silicone is thin, soft, pliable, and crystal clear on the front.

Pour corn syrup into a zip top bag of your choosing. Smaller, colorful reusable bags are a great option when it comes to kids. Get as much air out of the bag as possible before sealing. Seal the bag.

When I’m done filling bottles, I drop them in whatever zip-top bag I can scrounge up. Since I’m a reviewer of travel products, it’s that last part that gives me, well, imposter syndrome.