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Every Bag Matters

October 11, 2009 By: Calley Pate33 Comments

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Giveaway Alert!  I have two giveaways with this post and two winners compliments of graze organic and ReUsies!  See details for entry below. ECO-ngratulations Cinella and Tamara! Cinella just won the set of reusable bags from graze organics and Tamara won the set of reusable bags from ReUsies!  Watch your email for more information!

Go look in your kitchen and tell me how many boxes of plastic sandwich and snack bags you have!

(Yes, that was an order…go look now!)

(I’m waiting!)

My pantry has one box of sandwich size bags and I plan on having that box last me the rest of the year!  We are slowly breaking our baggie habit.  It’s much easier to break the habit with my kids and myself but I’m still working on the hubster!  Did you know that the average person uses 3-4 baggies per day?  Multiply that number by the number of members in your family and then multiply that by 365 days of the year and you have a really big number don’t you??  (Ok…I’ll wait as you write that down and do the calculations!  For me that would be 6,840 baggies in just one year!!!)  I’m almost positive you are not like my dear sweet Grandmother who washes her baggies and reuses them, are you?  No, you use them once and throw them into the trash (which in case you are wondering is probably still sitting in a hole in the ground not far from your house.) 

Well I have a solution for you!  Reusable fabric sandwich and snack bags.  I found 2 brands which I was very fond of and want to share these wonderful companies with you. 

set_5aThe first is graze organic, a small business in California, that makes 100% certified organic cotton bags.  Available in two sizes (sandwich and snack size) these bags have no plastic lining, are printed with water based (non-toxic/PVC-free/no plastisols) ink right here in the USA!  graze organic sells their bags in sets of 3 and in a deluxe set of 5 bags ($24-38/set) perfect for your complete lunch!  My son’s favorite graze bag is the ‘Surprise!’ bag!  Even if something doesn’t require a bag he insists that I put it in one of his bags!  It’s actually quite adorable!  The graze bags seal using hook/loop velcro and is very easy to use.  They aren’t lined so you should use caution if you want to put watermelon or other ‘water’ substances into them!

You may be wondering how easy they are to clean!  I actually (depending on what I put into them) reuse them a few times before I wash them.  Just open and shake clean (empty the crumbs the mice have left behind) and they are ready to use again.  They are machine washable too.  To extend the life of the fabric (and be a little greener) you could always hand wash them in your sink and lay them out to dry!  I tend to just throw them in wash with the kitchen towels at the end of the week.  Very cute and very functional bags!  Our graze organic bags have become a staple in our school lunches and in Lil’ B’s diaper bag (great for puffs and cereal snacks!!).

The second brand of bags is from ReUsies, a small business from Seattle.  The ReUsies bags are 100% cotton (not organic) Baseballand lined with a leak resistant nylon.  Don’t worry…the nylon used is BPA-free, Lead-free, and Phthalate-free so they are safe for you and your family!  ReUsies are also machine washable but since they are lined are very easy to wipe clean between washes.  ReUsies also have Velcro closures.  ReUsies currently have over 25 different fabric patterns for girls, boys, and adults!  My son is loving his baseball bag in black!

ReUsies are sold individually at $8.75 for the sandwich size and $6.75 for the snack size.  That’s about the cost of 1-2 boxes of disposable bags and you won’t ever run out!  Just think how much money you will save by not having to keep buying bags to throw away!  Your pocket book will thank you!

Buy It Now!  Don’t waste any more money on those disposable bags!  Invest in a set of reusable bags for each member of your family today.  Whether you like the graze organic bags or the ReUsies I’m sure the Earth will thank you!  

Win It!  Both graze organic and ReUsies are giving away a set of reusable bags.  graze organics is giving away a set of 3 bags (one large, two small) and ReUsies is giving away a set of 2 bags (one large, one small).  I will draw 2 winners, one for each brand.  Contest open to residents in the US. 

MANDATORY ENTRY!  Visit both graze organics and ReUsies and tell me your favorite style/design from each brand.  Leave a comment below with your responses. 

EXTRA ENTRY #1!  Follow us on Twitter!  @TheEcoChic @grazeorganic @ReUsies.  Leave a comment below telling me you follow us all!

EXTRA ENTRY #2!  Tweet about this giveaway!  “Reusable sandwich bags are great for the Earth! Win a set from @grazeorganic @ReUsies from @TheEcoChic www.backtocalley.com”  Maximum of 5 extra entries for this contest!  Leave a comment below with a link to your tweet.

EXTRA ENTRY #3!  Subscribe to The Eco Chic via Feedburner to be delivered to your inbox!  That way you will never miss another giveaway!  Leave a comment below with the email address you used to subscribe.

EXTRA ENTRY #4!  Subscribe to The Eco Chic via Google Reader and Share this post with your friends!  Add me to the “People You Follow” and “Share” this post with your friends!  (You can find me at theecochic@gmail.com on Google Reader)  Leave me a comment below.

EXTRA ENTRY #5!  Become a Fan on FaceBook of The Eco Chic!  Feel free to share me with your friends!  Leave me a comment telling me you are a fan!  

Remember to leave a separate comment for each task and the first one is mandatory before the extra entries will be counted! 

Contest ends on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at midnight (EST).

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

ECO-ngratulations! Cinella and Tamara are the winners of this giveaway! Watch your emails for more information!

 

A set of graze organic reusable bags and a set of ReUsies reusable bags were provided by the companies for this review. 





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Comments

  1. Slee says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    my favorite graze: i like the “because every bag matters”
    my favorite reusies: i LOVE the blue burst sandwich bag.

    fentonslee at gmail dot com

    Reply
  2. Slee says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    @fentonslee has followed all parties.

    Reply
  3. Slee says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    facebook friend.

    Reply
  4. Lindsay says

    October 12, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Love these!

    favorite graze: “because every bag matters”
    favorite reusies: Animal Crackers or Such a Square – I can’t decide!

    Reply
  5. Lindsay says

    October 12, 2009 at 1:18 am

    @Calebsmamma – I’m now following all three on twitter!

    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    October 12, 2009 at 5:48 am

    I like the sandwich, veggie, and snack set for the grazers.

    For the reusies, I like the black baseball bag.

    (Please delete previous comment…Pressed submit too early.)

    Reply
  7. Ruth says

    October 12, 2009 at 5:59 am

    I like the surprise bag from the organics and the Asian Blu bag from Reuzies. thanks! ruth dot gray at gmail dot com

    Reply
  8. Ruth says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:00 am

    I follow you all on twitter! ruth dot gray at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Ruth says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:01 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/graygirly/status/4807946374

    Reply
  10. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:37 am

    From Graze organic I like the “because every bag matters” bags and the Ocean wave from ReUsies.

    Reply
  11. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Following all of ya’ll.

    Reply
  12. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/vetsmom_rgv/status/4814541221

    Reply
  13. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Subscribed via feedburner: vetsmom_rgv at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  14. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Subscribed to google reader & shared with friends on facebook

    Reply
  15. Cinella says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:46 am

    Fan on facebook

    Reply
  16. Justine says

    October 12, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    favorite graze: the sandwich, fruit and surprise bags
    favorite reusies: asian blu

    Reply
  17. Jennifer S, says

    October 12, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    OMG… what a clever idea… I admit it.. big… huge ziploc a holic here!

    Reply
  18. EcoLabel Fundraising says

    October 12, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Tweeted it – http://twitter.com/EcolabelFund/statuses/4826005177

    Reply
  19. EcoLabel Fundraising says

    October 12, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    @EcolabelFund following all of you!

    Reply
  20. EcoLabel Fundraising says

    October 12, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    On Graze Organics…love the sandwich, surprise & fruit

    On ReUsies – Love the Asian Blue!

    Reply
  21. Ina Rose says

    October 13, 2009 at 9:22 am

    I liked the reusies a bit better because you could order sandwich separate from snack. I actually have been using the Laptop lunch boxes for all 3 kids for 3 years and LOVE them. No plastic bags at all but on the weekends when I pack up for the whole family I use bags or tupperware. I think the Graze bags are cute though and like the surprise bag as well. Like the organic aspect. I ordered 5 of the reusies so I’ll let you know how the family likes them. Great idea. Ina

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  22. Julie says

    October 13, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Love the Surprise bag on graze organic and the Lady Bug from ReUsies – So cute!!

    Reply
  23. Tamara says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    From graze, I love the deluxe set of 5 bags. From Reusies, I like the hide n seek sandwich bag.

    Reply
  24. Tamara says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    I’m subscribed via feedburner.

    Reply
  25. Tamara says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    I’m a FB fan!

    Reply
  26. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    From graze organic I like the surprise snack. From ReUsies I like the Personal Picasso snack. Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Following you guys on twitter @momof3dolls.

    Reply
  28. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Subscribe as khrysdoll@yahoo.

    Reply
  29. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    FB fan (momof3dolls)

    Reply
  30. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    #1 tweet
    http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/4899939914

    Reply
  31. Khrys @ Mom of 3 Dolls says

    October 16, 2009 at 7:31 am

    #2 tweet
    http://twitter.com/momof3dolls/status/4913504045

    Reply
  32. CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:32 am

    At graze I love the deluxe set of 5
    sandwich, veggie, fruit
    snack & surprise! Great for early literacy too!
    At reusies I love the Animal Crackers Snack!

    Reply
  33. CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:33 am

    I’m following you all on twitter. I’m @MomMostTraveled

    Reply

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