Plastic storage bags, often referred to by well known brand name, ZipLoc, are a staple in in nearly every household. In fact, most estimates show that the average American family uses 500 ZipLoc bags every year.
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Never store clothing in plastic bags or cardboard boxes. Plastic bags trap moisture and cause mildew to form or cause the yellowing of fabrics, which quickly transfers to your clothing. Cardboard boxes are easily infiltrated by vermin and pests like silverfish.
The average American family will go through roughly 500 Ziploc bags per-year. Granted, the average cost of a Ziploc bag is only around four cents. Still, in a year, that family will still be spending roughly $20 on Ziploc bags, whereas a pack of 15 reusable baggies can be had for $15.