Reusable Produce Bags

By Terry Scholl

Now that you are shopping with your reusable grocery bag, why not take the next step with reusable produce bags? Yes, you can skip those flimsy, plastic bags located in the grocery produce area!

Reusable produce bags are made of lightweight, machine-washable fabric, usually in polyester or cotton. You can even purchase produce bags of rPET fabric. rPET is a product made from recycled plastic bottles. Reusable produce bags are readily available locally, online, and can be made with minimal sewing skills. Making your own produce bags is actually a perfect project to complete while you are staying safe at home! Click this link for a complete video tutorial on sewing your reusable produce bags. 

Foods like potatoes, onions, apples, grapes, citrus, peppers, beans, and squash can be stored at home in these reusable bags. However, it’s best to seal lettuce and spinach in a glass container to preserve their freshness. Although we refer to these bags as produce bags, they can be used for all kinds of things like dried beans, nuts, coffee, and anything else found in the grocery bulk department. The options are endless!
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Taking this step towards going plastic-free is easy. Just keep these reusable produce bags with your reusable grocery bags, and be sure to grab them before entering your favorite grocery or farmer’s market. 













​Terry Scholl is a member of the Plastic Reduction Task Force. "I love our lands and oceans which unfortunately are being destroyed by throwaway plastics.  I want to do my part to reduce single-use products, especially plastic bottles and grocery bags.  Will you help?"

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