I love these bags. I use some of them for food and others for storing electronics, make up, etc., since they look so good and work so well. I bought one bag in a whim 2 years ago and it has held up great and gone through dozens of dishwashers cycles. Silicone is an amazing material. I hope whenever it does eventually "die" there is a sustainable way to recycle it. Certainly use it over plastic for your own health and for a longer lasting option.