Plastic storage bags not just for food.

I know someone who washes and re-uses plastic storage bags. I doubt that the designers of those bags had re-use in mind when they created them. Especially bags that have tiny channels or plastic zip tab mechanisms, where bacteria and mildew can accumulate.

However, some online research allowed me to not waste my time reinventing the wheel again. Here are some sites I viewed that provide advice on plastic bags.

• The Greenest Dollar. A quick read about washing and re-using Zip-lock bags.

Technology today requires all kinds of accessories such as power cables, monitor cables, USB cables, AC/DC converters, battery chargers, memory cards, lenses, DVDs, manuals, etc. There's really no escaping the necessity for a convenience like Plastic zipper bags, unless you can find more durable containers that are exactly the size you need for specific accessories.

• E-How.com. How to pack using plastic zipper storage bags.

It's really a no-brainer but these articles usually have some details in them you might not realize.