You know those bags that your newspaper comes in? Here are some tips for other uses:
Put over your hand and up your arm to use as a glove for planting or picking up something dirty. You can take it off inside out and throw away what you pick up.
Use to put a wet umbrella in before putting it in your briefcase or car.
Double bag loaves of bread before putting them in the freezer.
Use 2 (one on each end) to cover rolls of wrapping paper or rolled up posters.
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Do you have any more ideas?
Cut into strips and crochet into floor mats to use in kitchen. Place flour inside and use to bread chicken, chops or fish before cooking. - (01/29/2002)
By April
Use them to tie up dirty diapers. sort of my own "diaper genie" put in dirty diaper and knot off the bag. Still have room for 2-3 more diapers. (which I'm sure will change as my daughter is only a newborn!!) (01/29/2002)
By TurtleNurs
Put newspaper plastic bags on blades of ceiling fans to keep dust off when not in use. (01/30/2002)
By momma68
I use them daily to pick up dog poop in my yard after my mastiff goes outside. One is a glove, one is a deposit sack, when done push the glove one (right hand) inside the sack, knot the top and toss in the dumpster. Clean yard and not so disgusting as it used to be. - Judy in Memphis (01/31/2002)
We have colds. We're carrying them around and putting used tissues in them. Fill up, tie knot in end and toss in trash. Also if you stuff one bag full of more bags and knot end, it makes a good knee rest. - Linne Dodds (02/03/2002)
I got a phone call on the way to the bathroom. I didn't get to the phone in time so I took the cordless phone with me and thought once again about making some sort of tote for it when what do I see but a Newspaper Bag. Voila! I put the phone in the bag, squeezed most of the air out and gently tied it shut. Then just for the sake of trying, I dialed the time. The signal was so much clearer, it almost hurt my ear. Shortly after that I got my Mom who has a hearing loss to try the same call.
By Linne
Living alone, I don't generate very much "wet" garbage and with no disposal in-sink, I use the bags that newspapers are delivered in. Since I get the paper daily, I always have a "free" bag to just toss!
By Gayle (04/26/2004)
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The plastic bags that your newspaper are delivered in make great holders for shoes when you pack your suitcase!
By Becki in Logansport, Indiana (05/11/2004)
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Some charities use them to wrap diapers to give to needy mothers. One in particular I know of is through the United Methodist Church. Check with your church to see if there are any in your area. (11/16/2004)
When it rains, our paperboy delivers the newspaper in a plastic bag. I save these bags for vacation time, they are perfect to pack a pair of shoes in!
By Becki in Indiana (11/28/2004)
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I use theSsunday newspaper bags to slip over my computer keyboard. I duct tape it together on the back and voila! I have a nice cover to keep my keyboard free of dust (and cat fur). (11/29/2004)
By Anna
Use the plastic sleeve that comes on your Sunday newspaper as a cover for your computer keyboard. Just slip it on and tape up the back.
By Anna (12/01/2004)
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Plastic bags, coffee or thin drinking staws and some string can be used for kite making (02/19/2005)
By Autumn
Recycling plastic bags your newspaper is delivered in.
Keep a few in the car to hold your wet umbrella.
Take to the beach or pool and put wet bathing suits or watershoes in after you change.
Use to pick up or scoop anything you do not want to touch with bare hands.. Simply slip your hand in bag, grab whatever it may be, pull your arm back through and off your hand, then tie the bag and toss away!
By michelle h (09/16/2005)
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I sew quite a lot. After cutting out the tissue pattern pieces;they no longer fit into the original envelope. I slip the pieces and the original envelope into the plastic "sleeve" (with the picture of the pattern showing of course). The pieces are easy to take out when needed. The plastic covers on subscription magazines can be removed carefully by slitting across at one end and used in the same way. (09/17/2005)
By Miranda
We use newspaper bags when walking our dog.When it come time to clean up a deposit. Slip your hand inside, gather the doo and slide the bag over your hand and inside out. If you make your know low enough, and leave the opening in the knot, you are left with a nice loop to carry the toxic material to the nearest refuse container. Just be sure there are no holes in the bottom (if there are, just tie a small knot) (09/18/2005)
By Degerta Sue
When I was receiving the daily paper (now only Sunday) I would save the daily bags till I had a bag full and then leave them out for the paper carrier and he would reuse them. Of course, I made this arrangement with him before hand. (09/19/2005)
By GraNita
Wrap metal clothes hangers with plastic bags, tape down at each end. It's good for hanging damp shirts on and does leave that sharp edge in the shoulders. (09/19/2005)
By Stone2005
I use clumping litter in my cats' litterbox. I scoop it daily into the newspaper bags. (09/22/2005)
By katznbooks
I have a daycare in my home and I use the weekday bags for dog walks and sending artwork home on rainy days and the larger ones for dirty diapers, along with all of the other grocery bags I can get my hands on. (02/23/2006)
I really like the idea of giving them back to your carrier. My wife delivers papers 7 days a week. She has to buy the bags and rubber bands from the paper. This would help a lot of carriers out of another monthly expense. (08/26/2007)
By d. stadnik
I am a painter. If I am working on a job that takes more than 1 day and is all the same color paint, I just put my roller in it and twist it tight so all the air is out. No need to clean up roller. The next day the paint is still wet on the roller just like I left it. Also a sandwich baggy from lunch works great to keep my brush in. :) (01/19/2009)
By Mike
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