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12 handy uses for plastic bags

1. Carry guidebooks and other sightseeing gear in the rain.
 
2. Make an instant rain hat during a downpour.
 
3. Wear as a rain poncho (you’ll need a large garbage bag for this).
 
4. Wrap up your feet to keep them dry, or to cover leather shoes in the rain.
 
5. Store dirty laundry until you can get to a laundromat.
 
6. Store cotton wool balls and other toiletry items.
 
7. Organise clothing in a suitcase, especially if two of you are using the same luggage.
 
8. Store liquids that might spill, such as shampoo and conditioner, or baby oil.
 
9. Collect rubbish while you’re on the move or in a hire car.
 
10. Save leftovers so that they stay fresh for lunch the next day.
 
11. Carry MP3 players and other electronic portables.
 
12. Carry crayons, pencils and other children’s items.

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1 Comments

Evylin on 19 May 2012 ,19:48

What about disposal?

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