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Reusable snack and sandwich bags

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Think outside the bag...

Still using plastic baggies? Still buying and throwing away? With all the reusable snack and sandwich products out there, there's no longer an excuse for needless waste.

Although the initial monetary output may be off-putting, the overall savings (to both the planet and your pocketbook) will leave you smiling.

Why would you want to just throw money away?

Thank you!

thankyou-smBefore I get down to the nitty-gritty, I want to take a moment to give a big, fat THANK YOU to everyone who has offered suggestions for websites and other ideas on places to look for reusables! You guys are great and I'm very appreciative! Keep those suggestions coming so everyone can see how easy it is to GO GREEN!

If you're looking to feature this lens through Facebook or Twitter: Thank you, as well! If you drop me a line and let me know, I'd be thrilled. There's nothing as flattering as knowing that the things you put time and effort into are appreciated.

The first part ...

In Reusable lunchboxes!, I offered bento box style alternatives to packing your lunch. Most of these come with their own compartments that fit the individual boxes.
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And now on to the next step ...

But what about those times when you just need a quick snack and aren't packing an entire lunch? Or when you need to *gasp* brown bag it and don't want to use disposable baggies?

The answer is simple - reusable snack and sandwich bags.

There's so much out there and at such a reasonable price (and some can even be made by you!) that recycling (reusing/what ever you want to call it) should be second nature to us now.

Did you know?

Earth Day is April 22 but we can celebrate it every day!

Many cities extend the observance of Earth Day events to an entire week, usually starting on April 16 and ending on Earth Day, April 22. These events are designed to encourage environmentally-aware behaviors, such as recycling, using energy efficiently, and reducing or reusing disposable items. (via Wikipedia)

Let's make it Earth Day every day and throw away less.

Every little bit helps!

Where do you start?

  • The Reusable Fresh Snack Pack is washable and see-through. As a plus, the flap can fold out to become a handy place mat.
  • LunchSkins offer lunch skins which can hold both sandwiches and snacks in one convenient size.
  • Snack Taxi is another sandwich style bag that comes in a variety of colors.
  • Wrap-N-Mat unfolds completely for easy cleaning and to act as a place mat while eating.
  • ReSnackit offers a rather wide variety of patterns in two different sizes.
  • Reusies.com has a fair amount of different patterns to choose from. They also offer coordinating snack and sandwich bags. I don't know why that thought makes me smile, but it does.
  • Kids Konserve have a variety of different options, including stainless steel tins and food kozies. If you're looking for a total lunch kit, they have those too!

Etsy.com is a hotbed of Reusables!

For those that haven't checked out Etsy.com, you don't know what you're missing. Their motto is simple: Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade. I think that fits in splendidly with the theme we've got going here.

This list will be periodically updated as I browse the site and find Reusables that fit my criteria ...
  • Naturally Adorable has a selection of sandwich & snack bags that are Eco Friendly, washable and fully lined.
  • WasteNot Saks carries both sandwich bags and snack bags in a variety of patterns. Looking for something a little different? Try custom ordering it.
  • Rita's Creations has a fair sized selection of fabrics to choose from.
  • Greentime Creations offers snack and sandwich bags in a variety of prints. They also take custom orders if you're looking for a different print than what they currently offer.

There are always options!

Reusables on Amazon

I have to admit that I'm very disappointed in the selection of reusable bags that Amazon carries. I've tried every variation of search words I can think of and I've come up with these.

There are other options through external sites for purchase through Amazon, but ... I'm disappointed. I thought there'd be more. *sigh*

Just a quick reminder, if you do decide to go with an external site through Amazon, check the shipping prices. It honestly amazes me how much some sites charge.
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Ditch the disposables, try a sandwich box!

Don't forget, most large chain stores (such as Target and Walmart) carry sandwich keepers and various plastic containers too. Check them out and see if any of them work for you!
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For those that are a little more crafty ...

  • If all these look good but you're not sold on the idea of buying them ... try making them yourself. Betz White is a craft-o-holic that came up with a tutorial on How to Make a Reusable Sandwich Wrap. This is something that I'm planning on trying!
  • eHow also offers a simple tutorial on how to make a reusable sandwich wrap. There's no template or pictures, but if you can follow stereo instructions ... wait ... can anyone actually follow stereo instructions?
  • Julie at Towards Sustainability also has a simple tutorial for a fair sized sandwich wrap. Between this one and the above, this one seems a little easier to follow. That might just be me, though.
  • I've run across another tutorial that I like! We Wilsons even offers a handy PDF file so that you can easily craft your bag without the hassle of running back and forth to the computer!

Make 'em yourself from Amazon

Amazingly, my exhaustive searching on Amazon didn't turn up a huge amount of books on how to make reusable bags. I found this book, which offers patterns for how to make lunch totes and shopping bags, but nothing else. Interesting.

Did I miss something? Am I using the wrong search words?

Back to searching ...

I've found books on how to properly swag your drapery. That was something I was dying to learn about. /sarcasm
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What's that you're saying?

If you run across a site that offers something different from what's offered here, drop me a line and let me know!

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