EcoBags is back with another offering for me -- their produce and grain bag!The bag is super sturdy and made from 100% unbleached cotton. Right on the tag it even indicates that fair wages were paid and fair labor practices were adhered to. This made me happy to see, especially because the bags are made in India.
The cotton gauze version is light weight, but sadly not light weight enough to be a zero impact on the scale. I weighed one of the plastic produce bags I have (I rinse & reuse these until they are no longer functional just as a side note) on my postage scale and it registered at zero. This produce and grain bag from EcoBags came in at a full ounce. This would definitely impact the cost of goods when shopping.
The great news however is they are not solely created to use in the grocery store. All manner of dry goods can be kept in these useful bags such as bulk rice or pasta, and they are perfect for storing veggies in the fridge after picking up at the Farmer’s Market.
At a suggested retail of $15.00 for five of the full sized produce bags (the same type that EcoBags sent me to try out) the value is good, especially due to the fact that they can be washed and reused many times over in comparison to a thin plastic bag which can tear after as little as two uses (one in some cases although I have had some last up to 12 uses). They are not indestructible though so be mindful of how much gets stuffed in so the seam remains intact.
I was also impressed that they carry ten different types or sizes of this kind of item and the prices come down as the number of purchased items goes up. The final thing I really liked was that the seams were stitched under so there was not fraying fabric inside the bag. It gave them a nice finished look and function.
Overall I think this is a nice alternative to plastic bags and feel great about granting a Three Leaf Rating!
Thanks for such innovation EcoBags, can not wait to talk about your canvas bags tomorrow! ♥love♥
*The photo used is from the EcoBags website, nothing I took was coming out fit to print, I only received one bag from these folks Thanks!
*The photo used is from the EcoBags website, nothing I took was coming out fit to print, I only received one bag from these folks Thanks!
2 comments:
Very cool idea.
Interestingly enough, today on Sewing with Nancy, she had a guest on at the end of the show who collects old feedsacks. Back in the day, these bags were made to hold various products but were predesigned to be used to make other things. Some were prints to be used to make clothing or quilts, others were actually pillow cases, curtains, or aprons - with just a few snips of extra thread. Wouldn't it be cool if people learned to sew and make useful things from cloth bags, at least when they are not reusing them at the market.
Peace, Judi
Cool blog as for me. I'd like to read something more about that matter. Thnx for giving this info.
Joan Stepsen
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