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Biodegradable bags opposed to ziplock

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Sep 13, 2017 at 11:04 pm #3490866

Aleks Kocev
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I’m wondering do bio bags hold up to hot or boiling water? Has anyone had experience with this? I’m trying to not contribute to the use of a ton of plastic where I can get away with it.

Sep 14, 2017 at 3:22 pm #3490954

Ben H.
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Biodegradable ziploc bags are LDPE with a melting point of 110°C and a maximum usable temperature of 65°C. I don’t think it will hold up to boiling water very well. If you want to use less plastic, cook and eat out of your pot.
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