Ziploc Bags
September 30, 2019 by Lisa Powers
Question from Stacy
I am using Ziplock freezer bags to keeps things dry in the car for my emergency supplies. Do I have to worry about offgassing in the car and with the high temperature? It it made of PE.
Lisa’s Answer
Food grade polyethylene is the safest plastic there is.
You could also try silicone bags like these https://www.stasherbag.com
There are many other things in a car interior that are more of a concern for off-gassing like foam cushioning, PVC, and leather. Keep the windows down when possible and consider using some charcoal bags or a small air purifier in the car.
Read more here in Are All Plastics Toxic?
These are archives of Q&A asked by readers and answered by Debra Lynn Dadd (from 2005-2019) or Lisa Powers (from 2019-2020). Answers have been edited and updated as of December, 2020.