I am not sure why I never thought of this before.
To be more transparent, we often overfill our trash, compost, and our recycling bins.
moments and couldn’t wait to give it a try.
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Spoiler alertnow that I have, I don’t know why I’d ever go back.
But at least the bags won’t break anymore.
Well, at least they haven’t so far!
What Is the Inside-Out Trash Bag Hack?
The inside-out trash bag hack is brilliantly straightforward and obvious (in retrospect).
Here’s how it works: You start by turning the trash bag upside down.
Lastly, you push it down into place.
It’s effective because it works with, not against, the bag’s design.
Trash bags are designed with seams that expand as the bag fills.
It’s faster, neater, and most importantly, I haven’t had a single tear.
Did it force me to change my bad habit?
Nomaybe even the opposite because, so far, it’s made a potentially disastrous chore seem more foolproof.
And that, alone, makes it worth the switch!