5 Easy Ways to Switch to Reusable Produce Bags

The average American throws away over 300 plastic bags each year. And what’s worse, those bags are only used for an average of 12 minutes but take up to 500 years to degrade in a landfill. Concerning? We think so, too. But there’s one simple thing you can do to combat this: Make the switch from plastic to reusable produce bags. Sound intimidating? It’s not! Here are 5 easy steps to transition to cotton produce bags. Step 1: Choose your reusable produce bags Pick a drawstring  mesh bag  to let your veggies breathe, or a  muslin bag  for finer items, like flours or grains. Our bags are ethically made, 100% organic cotton, and 100% plastic free. They also come in small, medium, and large sizes, so you can easily fit whatever’s on your shopping list. Step 2: Wash and dry your reusable bags Toss your cotton bags in the washing machine and wash on a gentle cycle, or hand washes, then hang to dry. Make sure the bags are completely dry, then store them in a clean location with