D.A. asks from Parker, CO on January 23, 2008
Anyone Have Any Luck with Finding a Safer Alternatives to Plastic Bags?
Hello fellow Moms!
Our household is going green. I have removed most of the shampoos, lotions, cleaners..Etc. that are toxic and contain parabens, xenoestrogens and petroleum products. That has been a much larger project than I ever imagined!!
I have even found stainless steel sippy cups for my daughter.
My question is... has anyone found an alternative to plastic baggies? (Especially for school lunches) I was thinking I could freeze food in glass containers, but they take up a bunch of space.
Any ideas??
Thanks!!
So What Happened?™
Thank you EVERYONE for the enormous response!
I will check at Whole Foods for the waxed paper bags. Thank you for all of the links, I will look at all of them!
Take care and I will keep you posted if I find something exciting.
Thanks again,
D.
More Answers
D.K. answers from Denver on January 23, 2008
Your kidding me right??? Stainless steel cups? I am not mocking at all!!! I just never heard of this one! Shampoos? Lotions? I understand cleaners as they can be harmful. Arent' there recycled plastic bags, even paper bags that will break down in garbage heaps? I mean we grew up with plastic and we are fine aren't we? I am all for recycling and using products that are recycled. However, not sure the overly big concern for the plastic issue. Tupperware has been around since our grandma has been isn't tupperware safe?. Paper sacks for lunch are the way to go too as they are biodegradeable. Cloth sacks for grocery shopping too. As far as what you freeze in I am sure there is a line of recycled plastic freezer bags too. Not all plastic is toxic and I think you may be going to extremes here?
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M.S. answers from Albuquerque on January 23, 2008
There are a couple of good websites you might want to check out. This one has a Sigg (this company is known for their non-leaching water bottles) bento box that would be perfect for school lunches. Here is the link: http://www.reusablebags.com/store/sigg-snack-boxes-alumin...
Also, our Whole Foods carries wax paper bags you can use for sandwiches. Lastly, www.lifewithoutplastic.com also has some great products.
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S.M. answers from Denver on January 24, 2008
I found this site in my search for trying to do the same exact thing within my household: at least these are some ideas. you could probably make your own cloth baggies and just wash them. Seems like a lot of work, but I think it would be worth it. Just make sure no one throws them away! http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-sandwich-bag...
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L.C. answers from Phoenix on January 24, 2008
Although I've never tried these, I would really like to:
Maybe these will work for you!
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S.D. answers from Colorado Springs on January 26, 2008
We've been using these for school lunches and they are great!! This is also just a really great website for alternatives to plastic bags of all shapes and sizes!
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-sandwich-bag...
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S.H. answers from Phoenix on January 23, 2008
bagsontherun.com, I can get you a couple samples if you would like. I do some of their graphic design work - so.. they are awesome, i have personally started using them for almost
everything..
S. - drop me an email...
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E.A. answers from Denver on January 23, 2008
Dear D.-
I store all of my refrigerator, freezer and pantry items in glass mason jars. They are cheap, sturdy and attractive. You can find them here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BX1FOQ?ie=UTF8&t...
For times when we are on the go I use these wax paper bags to take food with us:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E8OQS0?ie=UTF8&t...
I hope this helps and for more info you can go to:
Best,
E.
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