Plastic Bags

Even though I use reusable bags when shopping, I still end up with a ton of plastic bags. To contain this mess I use the "triangle fold method".

Before and After

Triangle Folding Plastic Bags*

Step 1: Begin by flattening the bag.

Step 2: Fold the bag in half lengthwise (matching up the handles). Fold it in half once more (photo 2).

Step 3: Starting from the bottom of the bag, fold the bottom corner up (photo 3). This is your first triangle.

Step 4: Continue folding triangles until you reach the handles (photo 4).

Step 5: Tuck the handles into the pocket created by the last triangle fold (photo 5).

Viola...triangle plastic bag.

* Thank you, Karen, for teaching me this nifty trick.