On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:22:02 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> . Laundering bags creates far more pollution and
>> consumes far more energy than disposables.
>
>They might cause ore pollution and consume more energy if you do a load
>of wash just for the bags. You can toss them into a load of laundry and
>they will only use whatever detergent and water that is already being used.

Normal folks sort laundry... normal folks would save up enough filthy
bags to make a separate load.. may not be many extra loads in a year
but even if every three months that's still the cost of four more
washes. And most folks also use dryers. I have some of those
reusable totes, the only ones worthwhile are those that are specially
insulated for traveling with perishables.