The Family Draw String Bags 3PK

Yes, that right, most fruit and vegetables release an ethylene gas after its harvested. When trapped in plastic bag it restricts the air circulation which accelerates spoilage of the food. Eco Saint bags allow the produce to breathe and minimise moisture formation.

The Family pack gives you 3 sizes, Small, Medium and Large of for all occasions. The small and medium bags are made from a lightweight jute cotton, ideal for picking up your fresh produce and storing them in your fridge. The larger bag is great for bread and heavier items like potatoes and apples.

• Small Bag - 24cm x 19cm | tare weight 26gms
• Medium Bag - 30cm x 24cm | tear weight 38gms
• Large Bag - 38cm x 29cm | tear weight 84gms

Check out how we shop package free on our blog post “Our package free adventure to the grocery store”.

Made in India

What it replaces & why we love it

We have all been guilty of shoving our fresh vegetables into the plastic bags available at the supermarket, and as a result, your kitchen is one of the biggest producers of plastic waste in your home. By making a switch to reusable produce bags, you can make a big dent in your household plastic waste.

Roughly 1/3 of the food produced worldwide is lost or wasted annually! And on average Kiwi’s throw away 2 million dollars’ worth of food each year. That is crazy considering 1 in 6 children go to school hungry right here in Aotearoa. By ensuring that our fresh produce is stored correctly, we can help reduce the amount of food waste produced.

Materials

• Cotton – Ethically scoured in India

Care

So easy, cold wash only (as hot water will cause it to shrink), by hand or in the machine and line dry only.

End of life

With the right care, these should last quite some time,  

Products

When looked after well these should last you for quite a while. Where possible, we recommend mending and holes should they occur.

If the bags are unrepairable, then they can be composted at home as the whole bag, including the sew in labels, are 100% biodegradable.

How they come packaged to us

Eco Saint bags were shipped in a repurposed cardboard box from the supermarket. Other than the tape this parcel is plastic free.

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