While Ziploc bags are technically recyclable, there is, unfortunately, a catch: Not all recycling facilities accept low-density polyethylene, the type of plastic used in making these storage bags.

Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how you can reduce your exposure.

If your Ziploc has become torn or discolored, it's time to throw it away. Stretching of the plastic or bulging in some areas is also a sign that the product is on its last leg and it's time to ...

The suit claims that by marketing Ziploc bags as microwave- and freezer-safe, S.C. Johnson lulled customers into a “false sense of security,” increasing their risk of exposure.

How to Properly Wash and Reuse Ziploc Bags To make sure the plastic bag is thoroughly clean, follow these three simple steps. 1. Empty it out. The first step is to empty the bag completely.

But the odds are low. What do I do with plastic bags? Some of them say they’re recyclable. Do NOT put them in your blue bin. Don’t even ball them up and tie them together. Some stores like Target and ...

The Scion of the Ziploc Empire Is on a Crusade to Rein In Plastic Waste SC Johnson chief confronts a ‘versatile’ material that propelled the family business and is also a ‘profound global ...

Her video accrued over 84,000 views as of Saturday, but some people aren’t convinced her assertion is true based on their experiences using different types of Ziploc-style bags.

They found that plastic-bag litter dropped significantly in areas with bag laws, even as the national share of plastic bags found during cleanups increased to 6.7% in 2023 from 4.5% in 2016.

Reminder on plastic bags warranted Brinck said the authority felt it necessary to remind residents about the issues surrounding plastic bags and how they are not recyclable due to seeing a lot of ...