Dying plastic grocery bags? Help!

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 i'm thinking about making a reusable grocery tote bag by crocheting old plastic bags together. sort of like this:

(the picture is a link to the pattern, in case anyone is curious)


my bags are mostly all white and a light brown though (kinda dull). does anyone know if it would be possible for me to dye them? thanks!