At The Kitchn, we're all about reusing and reducing waste. This plastic bag dryer helps us be more efficient about reusing our plastic storage bags as it makes drying them a snap.
Having a countertop bag dryer helps washed bags dry faster, and keeps them from taking up space in the dishrack. Plus, the dryer is compact in size, so it's easy to store when not in use.
Get it at Gaiam for $19.
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Originally posted by Khill on The Kitchn.
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Comments (10)
That is such a waste of the wood it is made of. Pencils in a cup would do the same thing.
I think this is a good idea, but I read a suggestion somewhere that you can put chopsticks in a glass for the same purpose. I just turn mine inside out and they stand on their own on a towel.
Chopsticks work beautifully for this. I usually just put them in the flatware cup on the dish rack to accomplish the same thing. Or, if it's a big 1 gallon bag I hang it on the end of wooden spoon propped in the same cup.
I just use my utensil holder, hanging bags on spoons and whisks, no need for one more gadget to clutter up my kitchen.
ditto, ditto, ditto, and ditto!
I think the pencils or chopsticks would all fall one side of the cup.
I think the bag dryer is cool!
I actually just posted this rack and a couple DIY options on our site: http://greenupgrader.com/1228/diy-green/reuse-your-plastic-sandwich-bags/
Then I found this post and love the ideas in the comments. Clearly the easiest thing would be Lynne F or Classiccooks ideas. Something for everyone!
The first thing I thought of was chopsticks, although of course any of the other ideas would work just as well. Just arrange them crossways so they don't all end up on one side.
if this is a good idea, i have a bridge to sell you ... did i mention it's green?
i was rewashing, and reusing plastic bags and thinking about the energy used to make the hot water to wash them. So, now I turn my plastic bags inside out & throw them in the washing machine. The next time I do a wash, the bags get washed. (this works even in very hot water.) Then, I turn them right side out and attach one corner with a magnet to my washing machine (or any metal appliance.) They dry out of sight. (Once, I inadvertently transferred them to the dryer and dried a load of towels on high. the bags came out just fine.) For a counter dryer---how about a glass filled with small pebbles and chopsticks?