What to use instead of plastic sandwich bags? - Page 2

[jtbuko]

We use tupperware. When that is inconvenient we use deli wrap (breaks down much faster than plastic bags, I assume) or reuse plastic bags.

[proudmomof4]

Originally Posted by Irishmommy

For DH and I, we use tupperware, or other reusable containers. I generally use plastic bags for the kids. They chronically lose the good stuff (real Tupperware), and I figure it's less bad for the environment for one bag per day to be tossed, than one plastic container. Not to mention for my bank account.

I wish it was different though.

That reminds me of my oldest child...
We mainly use tupperware or rubbermaid containers here - but I don't need a lot of them for the children at the moment because they get lunch at snack at their school.

[Kim Allen]

FYI I just bought some reusable sandwhich bags from etsy. I just bought them a couple of days ago so I have not been able to try them but they were very inexpensive. Here is the store http://www.etsy.com/shop/hobbydust

Just thought I would share!

[acemama]

We use these: http://resnackit.com/ They work great and are cute too.

[yeahwhat]

When my kids are in summer camp, I use rinsed out milk bags or bread bags. I remember having a sandwich tupperware container when I was a kid, but I have no confidence in my kids bringing them home daily. They've thrown out spoons too often. I start saving bags a few weeks before they start camp. They come home for lunch on school days.

[velochic]

Originally Posted by acemama

We use these: http://resnackit.com/ They work great and are cute too.

Yep, those are almost exactly what I sew, except the flap is not rounded, it's just square. These are so easy to sew, it's not even funny. Literally less than an hour to make one. I never even thought to sell the ones I make because I figured everybody and their brother were making their own, they're so simple. Hmmmm.....

[velochic]

Originally Posted by Kim Allen

FYI I just bought some reusable sandwhich bags from etsy. I just bought them a couple of days ago so I have not been able to try them but they were very inexpensive. Here is the store http://www.etsy.com/shop/hobbydust

Just thought I would share!

I thought that modern oil cloth was not food-safe because of the phthalates.

[Kim Allen]

Thank you. I did not know that. Hmmm. Great lol I guess it pays to research.

[redvlagrl]

I made DH a lunch bag out of PUL (there was some debate on TBW about whether it is food safe, but apparently it is) and a snadwich wrap.

The bag is simple a bag with some snaps along the top so it can breathe (unlinke a zipper) because he is devoted to bananas. The sandwich wrap is literally a large square of PUL which he wraps around his sandwich like you would a piece of plastic wrap. It's big enough to kind of 'swaddle' the thing.

Super easy, super cheap.

[manchestermafia]

Thanks everyone for your great ideas and websites!

[lilysmama1124]

We just got some snack taxi's and bento buddies from laptop lunches. A little pricy but I figure that they will pay for themselves in the end!

[mumm]

So how do you all wash these?

Since september I've been hand rinsing, using dish soap and a scrubbie when needed and hang drying in the kitchen. My sister was horrified when she saw that was what I did. I never even thought to run then with the regular laundry. The hold the same items over and over. PB&J, apple slices, pretzels or crackers or cookies and a boiled egg. Nothing that gets too gross except the sandwhch, which mostly goes in tupperware, when they are clean.

Thanks.

[bezark]

Originally Posted by mumm

So how do you all wash these?

Since september I've been hand rinsing, using dish soap and a scrubbie when needed and hang drying in the kitchen. My sister was horrified when she saw that was what I did. I never even thought to run then with the regular laundry. The hold the same items over and over. PB&J, apple slices, pretzels or crackers or cookies and a boiled egg. Nothing that gets too gross except the sandwhch, which mostly goes in tupperware, when they are clean.

Thanks.

I don't think there's anything wrong with hand washing on an as-needed basis. That's all I do. Heck, that's all I do for diaper covers. I only machine wash if there's a lingering smell, or if something greasy has leaked into the bags. Cookie cream, peanut butter, mayo, etc.

[The Amber Lily]

If you're looking at ones from etsy, try these: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoEco

[velochic]

Originally Posted by The Amber Lily

If you're looking at ones from etsy, try these: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoEco

Wow, those prices are outrageous! These snack bags take less than an hour and about $1 worth of material and notions (less if you buy clearance or bulk... I probably don't have more than 50cents invested in any of mine). Heck most of them can be made using remnants of other sewing projects because they are so small, so the cost is almost negligible. I hope that anyone looking to spend $7 for one snack bag would at least give them a shot making them first. I'm telling you, they are really easy to make. As easy as making simple square cloth napkins.

[The Amber Lily]

Hmm, thanks Velochic - I hadn't thought much of the price, nor did I think they were so easy to make.

Do you line yours?

[velochic]

Originally Posted by The Amber Lily

Hmm, thanks Velochic - I hadn't thought much of the price, nor did I think they were so easy to make.

Do you line yours?

I explained upthread how I do mine. I think it's on the first page. Let me know if you can't find the post.

[MrsMike]

Wait....you can compost those wax bags? Really? It's safe? My dumb a$$ has been throwing those out for years.