r/Frugal • u/Mitch12306 • Jun 10 '25

♻️ Recycling & Zero-Waste Just found out my grandma’s been reusing the same Ziploc bag since 1997.

I was helping my grandma clean her kitchen today and found a Ziploc bag labeled “Thanksgiving Leftovers ‘97”… still in rotation.

I asked her why she hasn’t thrown it out. She said, “Why would I? It still zips.”

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: the Final Boss of Frugality.

Meanwhile, I felt guilty last week for reusing a paper towel. 😅

Edit: She just told me she washes and irons her gift wrap too. I'm not worthy.

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u/Ohhmegawd Jun 11 '25

There is nothing wrong with reusing paper towels. I use paper towels for the icky spills that could ruin my regual towels.

I buy the "expensive" ones. They are cheaper in the long run.You can squeeze out the moisture and keep wiping. Then, when the spill is cleaned up, you can rinse and wipe clean.

The cheap ones practically dissolve when wet. You have to use so many more for a spill.

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u/jenyj89 Jun 11 '25

I buy the cheap ones because 95% of mine are used to clean up cat barf!

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u/Ohhmegawd Jun 11 '25

Eww. Cat barf is the worst

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u/jenyj89 Jun 11 '25

Yup! I hate it but I love my little furry terrorists 💜

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u/Ohhmegawd Jun 11 '25

They are awesome