First, sorry if this is in the wrong place, I didn't see a LNT forum per-se.
I've been contemplating the impact of using Freezer Bag Cooking (and packing out the used freezer bags obviously) vs the impact of a little ivory soap and water to wash my pot after dinner. Given the assumptions that 1) soapy water used would be disposed of down the privy if possible and disbursed 200' away from a body of water. 2) I'm going to be using some soapy water anyway to clean up (I wear contact lenses) and 3) it isn't likely many trail-heads / trail towns will offer the "plastic bag recycling" necessary to recycle ziplock (generic not brand) freezer bags I'm thinking I'd probably have much less impact washing my dishes each night.
That being said my experience is limited almost to the point of non-existence so I am interested in the thoughts of others on the topic.
How do you minimize the impact of freezer bags if you use them? Am I wrong about recycling opportunities along the AT?
Thanks
Ed