Ziploc advises that its disposable plastic storage bags are safe to clean and reuse several times as long as they are ...

And, these days it couldn't be easier to ditch single-use plastic — there are so many brands offering reusable alternatives that are more affordable and much better looking than plastic bags anyway.

One of the major unintended consequences was an inconvenient accumulation of reusable bags that people say they have had to buy at the store, often when forgetting their bags at home.