Make Your Own or Purchase Reusable Snack, Sandwich and Reusable Produce Bag
I realized when figuring out 15 Ways to Minimize Your Impact on the Garbage Island" that I needed to find a way to minimized the number of plastic bags we use weekly in making the girls lunches for school.
I went in search of reusable snack bags and reusable snack bag patterns. Inspired by the simplicity of making snack bags (and the price to purchase ones already made) one of my summer projects is going to be designing and making my own reusable snack bags and reusable sandwich bags.
Until I can design my own patterns, I've pulled together many of the available patterns for creating your own reusable snack bags, reusable sandwich bags and reusable sandwich wraps along with pre-made products on Amazon.
Image: Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags. Available on Amazon.
Why Choose Reusable Bags?
Reusable snack bags are eco-friendly, save money and are good for the planet.
Types of Reusable Bags Available
Gorgeously Green in the Amazon Spotlight
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/06/2009)
Author Sophie Uliano offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life.
She helps people to green your beauty regime, detoxify your home, indulge in guilt-free shopping, adopt a home fitness routine, prepare eco-licious treats, give your kitchen a green makeover while becoming more aware of your impact on the earth.
Benefits of Using Reusable Snack Bags
- They are Earth-friendly
Reusable bags are much better for the environment than plastic bags. Cloth bags will biodegrade over time. Cloth is a safe material for storing snacks. - They are cost effective.
Reusable cloth bags last and can be reused hundreds of times. Plastic bag can often be reused a few times. Other storage methods are more expensive over time than cloth bags. - They are easy to use.
Reusable snack, sandwich and produce bags can be easily toss into the washing machine with a normal load of washing. Cloth is lightweight and can easily be put into a little purse or lunch sack. - They help parents raise eco-kids.
Using reusable, non-disposables items allows children to see that you can reuse and reduce trash from a very young age. Children can understand why cloth snack bags are better than plastic. It is a way to grow a green child.
Plum Creek Bags Available on Amazon
Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags- Mint Stripe (set of 4)
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags- Organic Tumbleweed (set of 3)
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Fabric Sandwich and Snack Bags and Stainless Steel Containers
Amazon Price: $22.00 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Fabric Bulk Food Bags with Window- Organic Fields of Honey (set of 2)
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Fabric Bulk Food Bags with Window- Organic Tea Dye (set of 2)
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
Raising a Green Child
Environmentally-conscious parents are looking for ways to raise their children to also be aware of their environment and taking care of the planet. Teaching children about reusing is a way to grow a green child.A great way to introduce children on the concepts of reducing waste and reusing products is to get them to use reusable cloth snack and sandwich bags.
By using these cloth bags every day and not using plastic bags, children are able to see how what they are doing can make an impact on the planet.
Image: Microsoft Clipart.
Benefits of Using Eco-Friendly Snack Bags, Sandwich Bags and Wraps
- Most Reusable Bags are made from cloth which can be used again and again and also biodegradable.
- No plastic to add to the landfills and ocean.
- Sandwich wraps can be used as a place mat.
- These bags and wraps are reusable, so they minimize waste.
- Come in an array of cool colors and styles.
- Can be made with your favorite colors or fabrics if you make you own.
- Many products are made out of 100% organic cotton.
- Using Reusable snack and sandwich bags is a great way to introduce children to ways of reducing and reusing.
Reducing the Plastic Used is Good for the Planet
Every piece of plastic we've ever made
is *still* on the planet...
Remember that plastic is 100% nonbiodegradable.
It doesn't go away.
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The Green Parent in the Amazon Spotlight
The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living
Amazon Price: (as of 12/06/2009)
Author Jenn Savedge developed this helpful guide for parents who want to teach their children about living green.
In this guide, readers will find advice, tips and activities along with products and services so parents can raise more environmentally conscious children.
Reduce Plastic in the Oceans by Using Reusable Cloth Bags
Every day we make choices that impact the entire planet.
By using reuseable cloth bags for all of your shopping needs,
you reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in our landfills, countrysides, and oceans.
Blue Lotus
Reusable Snack and Sandwich Bags on Amazon
Companies Selling Reusable Snack Bags, Reusable Sandwich Bags and Reusable Mats
- Plum Creek Mercantile - Snack Bags
- Plum Creek Mercantile creates products with a simple design that are functional while also benefiting the environment around us. It is through daily living that new ideas are sparked; ideas stemming from our constant drive to decrease our own personal impact on this world we share
- SnackTaxi | Reusable bags for snacks and sandwiches
- SnackTAXIs are reusable bags for snacks and sandwiches. Use them as you would plastic ziplock bags--they're food movers for a happy planet!
- ReUsies - Reusable Bags
- ReUsies are a plastic-free, re-usable alternative to sandwich/snack bags, each one has the potential to eliminate hundreds of plastic bags. ReUsies are 100% cotton lined with leak-proof nylon.
- 3 Green Moms - LunchSkins
- A replacement to the plastic baggie. We think that you'll agree that we've come up with a winner! These reusable, colorful cloth pouches are made from a high quality, moisture-proof German fabric used worldwide in the food industry.
- Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Bags from Eco Lunch Gear LLC
- Reusable organic cotton sandwich wraps and snack bags for the eco-friendly packed lunch is the smart way to pack for zero waste.
- Organic Bags | Green Bags | Recycled Bag | Dajo Bags
- Order Green Snack bag and Sandwich bags. Dajo bags offer recycled sandwich and snack bags for greener lunch. Dajo bags are FDA approved and 100% organic & recycled.
- The Reusable Fresh Snack Pack
- Reusable, washable sandwich bags and snack bags. Leave less waste by reusing. Have a waste free lunch with the reusable snack and sandwich baggie
- Washable sandwich wrap that is also a place mat - WRAP-N-MAT
- This reusable food wrap is environmentally friendly and convenient to use for zero waste lunches for schools, field trip supplies, picnic supplies and can be used as a promotional product as well. These re-closable sandwich containers come in many different patterns. This reusable food wrap is environmentally friendly.
- Blue Lotus - 100% Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags
- Get Your Green On and shop in style with Blue Lotus 100% Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags and Grocery Tote Bags.
Reusable Snack Bag Set
Image: Leslie's Boutique Bags Set. Available on Amazon.
Reusable Bag Patterns
Designing Patterns for Reusable Bags
After searching the Internet to find reusable snack bags, reusable sandwich bags and reusable sandwich wraps, I began to realize that many of these patterns were pretty simple and with my background skills as a seamstress and compulsive crafter it would be possible to design my own.I was also inspired by the price to purchase these reusable products pre-made, and my collection of cotton fabrics
I am hopeful that one of my summer projects is going to be designing and making my own reusable snack bags and reusable sandwich bags and possibly making the patterns available through Etsy.
Image: Microsoft Image
Make Your Own Reusable Snack Bag
- Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial
- A tutorial for a Reusable Snack Bag from Jilly Tacy of life with nature girl blog.
- Reusable Snack Bags
- A reusable snack bag patter from Laura Wilson at wilsons.etsy.com.
- Lined Booga Bag Snack Bag Pattern/Tutorial
- Lined Reusable Cloth Snack Bags from Boogaboo Babies - This reusable cloth bag is perfect for busy moms and kids! If your little ones have trouble keeping their snacks in a bowl, but can't navigate opening and closing a plastic bag yet, this drawstring bag is easy to open and close.
- Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial
- I decided to make these simple little snack bags, which make a nice alternative to disposable ziplock bags. Of course, you don't have to use PUL.
Reusable Snack Bag Patterns from a Green Sleeve on Etsy
A Green Sleeve on Etsy already offers patterns for making an easy reusable snack bag.
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Reusable Snack Bags
Boutique Cloth Snack Bags in the Amazon Spotlight
News about Reusable Snack Bags
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More Leslie's Boutique Cloth Bags on Amazon
Reusable Snack Bags from a Green Sleeve on Etsy
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Reusable Sandwich Bags
News about Reusable Sandwich Bags
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Bumble Etc. Hannah Large Snack Bag Buttercup Bliss
Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 12/06/2009)
Bumble Etc. Hannah Snack Bag - Emerald Palace
Amazon Price: $10.81 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Sandwich Bags from RosyundPosy on Etsy
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Reusable Sandwich Wraps
Sandwich Wrap - An Alternative to Regular Sandwich Bag
I have found a brilliant alternative to regular sandwich bags;
it is a reusable sandwich wrap and placement in one.
When you're done,
you can put it in the dishwasher and let it air-dry.
Sophie Uliano
Gorgeously Green
Wrap n Mat in the Amazon Spotlight
Wrap and Mat
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 12/06/2009)
Wrapnmat makes a reusable sandwich wrap that doubles as a food mat.
This earth friendly product allows you to save plastic and paper.
Measures 13 x 13 inches
Patterns for a Reusable Sandwich Wrap
- How to Make a Reusable Sandwich Wrap - CraftStylish
- Betz White treats us to this terrific DIY reusable sandwich wrap from her new book Sewing Green. Yummy!
- Reusable Sandwich Mats - CraftStylish
- I was inspired by this post to create my own pattern for a sandwich mat. I used the tutorial's idea about PUL and ordered this print.
- Make an eco-friendly reusable sandwich wrap - DIY Life
- A Blog post about making an eco-friendly reusable sandwich wrap from DIY Life.
- How to Make a Reusable Sandwich Wrap - CraftStylish
- Betz White treats us to this terrific DIY reusable sandwich wrap from her new book Sewing Green.
News Articles on Reusable Sandwich Wraps
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Reusable Fabric Envelope Patterns
- Fabric Envelopes
- Martha Stewart offers ideas for getting crafty and making your own fabric envelopes. These could easily be used as a reusable envelope.
- A Simple Fabric Envelope
- A simple fabric envelope, including tutorial and pattern for a small envelope, which could be used as a reusable envelope from Noussnouss.
- How to Make a Fabric Envelope | eHow.com
- How to Make a Fabric Envelope. Making your own envelopes from fabric adds flair and interest to what the envelope contains. The fabric can be plain or printed, stenciled, painted or colored with markers and embellished.
- Fabric Envelope
- Pattern for a Fabric Envelope from Ellen Lindner of the Adventure Quilter.
Reusable Produce Bags
Avoid Using Plastic Bags
Don't put fresh produce in the retailer's plastic bags if you can avoid it.
A bunch of bananas, a butternut squash, a single baking potato--these things do not need to be bagged.
Richard Ehrich
The Green Kitchen
The Green Kitchen in the Amazon Spotlight
The Green Kitchen: Techniques & Recipes for Saving Energy & Reducing Waste
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/06/2009)
Author Richard Ehrich offers many helpful ways for creating a greener kitchen from reducing waste and greener cooking methods to looking at alternative to chemical cleaners
Ehrich will help you to get a greener kitchen and easily make a real difference to the environment.
Reusable Produce Bags on Amazon
Ecobags Reusable Produce Bag 3 Pack- Large Cotton Gauze
Amazon Price: $8.70 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Grocery Bag: Picalili's Value Pack of 5 Produce Bags
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 12/06/2009)
EcoSac GardenSac Reusable Produce Bags
Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Grocery Bag: Picalili's Green Mesh Produce Bag
Amazon Price: $5.00 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reuseable Produce Bags, Medium - Package of 3
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
Reusable Produce Bag Patterns
- How to Sew Your Own Produce Bags - CraftStylish
- Many of us have made the switch to cloth grocery bags, but what about those flimsy produce bags we're still using (and trashing) each week? Here's how to make your own reusable versions for less than $1.
- Mountain Mama: Reusable Produce Bag
- Mountain Mama's reusable produce bag. It needs to be lightweight, quick-dry and easy to clean. I'd also like it to be somewhat translucent, closeable, and it would be nice to have different sizes (small for garlic, large for greens, etc.).
- Morsbags
- A pattern to make you own morsbags as part of the sociable guerilla bagging network. Each bag made and used has the potential to eliminate 1,000's of plastic bags.
- Produce Bags - CraftStylish
- These bags are made out of tulle with a ribbon drawstring.
Blue Lotus Produce Bags on Amazon
Blog Posts about Reusable Snack Bags
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- How to Live Without Plastic Bags
- I'll admit it, I'm kind of obsessed.I just get so irritated by the constant proliferation of plastic bags in our society. We use them for about 10 minutes, to transport groceries or some other merchandise, and then we toss them in a landfill for about a million years. Some do get reused.
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Reader Feedback on Reusable Snack Bags
Do you use reusable snack bags?
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists May 7, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
- Just blogged about this lens on the Living the Green Organic Lifestyle Blog
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists May 7, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
- Blessings. Another easy, simple as pie idea. Great job.
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- Lazy_Environmentalist Lazy_Environmentalist May 6, 2009 @ 10:06 pm
- Nice lens! You've got a great collection of tips and resources here. I'd love it if you'd drop by my lens and say hello when you have the chance.
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- genglo genglo May 5, 2009 @ 10:38 am
- Fantastic!
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- CherylK CherylK May 4, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
- This is just wonderful...I've already downloaded some of the patterns and I'm going to make the snack bags and sandwich wraps for my kids and their kids! Great job.
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