Comments on: Earth Friendly Alternative To Plastic Sandwich Bags

By: Marlo

Marlo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:59:26 +0000

I think your idea for ‘going retro’ is much better than this doohickey. The reason I say this is because if you wrap the sandwich in a cloth instead of this gimmick you are avoiding purchasing something else that has to be produced which causes pollution as well as your not accidentally exposing your children to harmful CFC’s. Theres more to being sustainable than just worrying what trash goes into the dump. You need to also consider where each product comes from. Its not truly eco friendly unless your not polluting the environment when its made…

Also if you dont know about CFC’s (Chloro florescent carbons)you should look them up. They come in most plastic containers and are EXTREMELY bad for you and your child’s health.

By: kmoonweb

kmoonweb — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:19:28 +0000

We started using “ReSnackIt” (www.ReSnackIt.com) reusable sandwich and snack bags… and it is a great product… my kids have stopped using plastic baggies all together and the kids want to carry them! They are great because they encourage “earth-friendliness” with a bag that is cool, where kids and adults want to carry it. Who says you can’t have fun and flair while still being earth conscience?

By: M. Wright

M. Wright — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:31:13 +0000

This is a great website for reusable sandwich bags – they are very cute and versatile!

http://www.greengoosebags.etsy.com

By: Dulcedelecher

Dulcedelecher — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:05:17 +0000

The manufacturer advertises that these last up to 6 months. I doubt the plastic laminate on them biodegrades any better than snack baggies, so I’ve made my own out of 2 layers of cotton and a hidden layer of PUL between them to retain moisture/stop leaks. PUL is also a plastic laminate, but takes many years to wear out and can be tossed in the washer and dryer. Some people make theirs out of denim, to avoid dealing with plastic altogether, and their food stays moist for a long time.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:35:56 +0000

Great “Healthy Kitchenware” website link featured here! It seems most of us take safe food storge and transport for granted — until the information wakes us up and makes us think.

Thanks for this information.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:33:54 +0000

Hate to say it, but these things fall apart after a few months. It’s a good idea, but not really functional for kids who are hard on their belongings and squish their pbj’s into the creases. And if you can’t wash it effectively, do you really want to be wrapping your food in it after a while? Gross…go for the bandana.

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By: Jenni

Jenni — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:10:22 +0000

The wrap-n-mat people are horrible though… and threaten anyone that has anything of a similar design (even if it’s far superior to theirs). I think their wraps are highly over priced, especially for something you can’t even put hot food on? Poor example of a patent stopping any growth in the reusable lunch covering department…

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