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(More customer reviews)I've been wanting to get some reusable bags for some time now, so, being the nit-picky shopper that I am, I didn't just settle for the most popular bags; I tried to find the best deal, not just on Amazon, but across the internet. These seemed like the very best deal I could find. There was only one review at the time for them, but they were cheap enough that I decided to take the plunge.
I've been using them since August now, and LOVE them! They all seem to be hand sewn, and are very, very sturdy. They are made of a thin, but strong plastic-type cloth material. The picture for them isn't the best, as it makes them look very very thin, weak, and like they are made of pantyhose. In reality, the holes are larger and they're thicker. You may be wondering if that adds any extra weight: it does. In fact I measured them, and a typical plastic produce bag, and found that they weigh a few grams more, but at the very most, all that is going to add in price is 1 cent, but probably not even that much.
Unlike some reviewers, I didn't have ANY trouble at all with the cashier seeing into the bags. They are colorful, but very easy to see through. My only problem is that I sometimes forget to bring these bags into the store, but I can tell you: there is no WAY I'm going back to plain old plastic bags!
IMPORTANT NOTE: They also DO work very well for leafy veggies: just make sure you but those greens in the fridge as soon as you can (which you would probably do anyways if they were in a plastic bag). Some greens, such as herbs, will go bad in the fridge faster if they're exposed. In those cases, you probably shouldn't leave them in these bags for long. But they are perfectly adequate for storing those kinds of greens until you get home, or even for several days, until you get them in another container. In the case of herbs, for me, I will bring them home in these, then put them into a plastic container in the fridge. No problem.
They come in three colors, and three different sizes: the smallest is only big enough for a few cloves of garlic, medium could fit citrus or tomatoes, and large could fit about any other produce. The large is a bit smaller than the average plastic produce bag, which isn't a problem at all, but if I would have any advice for the seller, it would be that you could possibly offer some even bigger sizes, or offer some white bags, for people who don't want colored ones. These are just really quite petty concerns when it comes down to it though, as the bags preform much better than I'd ever hoped.
For the people who have concerns about using your own bags, and how that may make it harder for you, and for the cashier: have no fear. It's actually easier to have these in your cart at hand than to have to go looking for the nearest bag dispenser. So you may actually be saving time. As I said, my only problem is that I sometimes forget them. They are compact enough that you could easily put some in a purse, pocket, handbag, in your other reusable bags, etc. If you are getting a really, really large vegetable, then you may have to use another bag, but basically all fruits and veggies I've tried have fit. For the cashiers, some may have to press the bag against the produce to see the number, but that's about as "troublesome" as it gets. At most, it'll only take them a few seconds more. You may have people asking you where you got your bags though, in which case, it will take more time. ;)
Even if it does take a tiny bit longer, it's well worth it.
I think the only reason flip and tumble 5-Pack Reusable Produce Bags are better sellers, is because they are from a large company. These are just as good of bags, possibly better (the seams on them are really strong), and are almost the same price for three times more.
In short:
Pros:
* Environmentally, much, much better than plastic bags. If you don't have reusable bags yet, get some! Even if you aren't concerned about that they're actually really fun to have. :)
* Not noisy like a plastic bag
* You can have them on hand and never have to go searching for another plastic bag
* Fits basically all produce
* Very strong the sturdy
* Handy drawstring means you'll never have to use a twist-tie or struggle with a knot
* Produce can be washed IN the bag
* Some plastic bags may have harmful chemicals such as BPA in them. I'm not sure about these, but I very much doubt, judging by what they're made of, that they have BPA in them.
* Kids love usin' em
Cons:
* Not big enough for the very biggest produce
* Sometimes a little hard to see through
* Shouldn't store greens that go bad easily in these for too long
* TINY bit heavier than regular plastic bags. May add $.01 to total price at the most. Most likely won't add anything to price.
So there you have it: I think the pros FAR outweigh the cons, and if you compare them against plastic bags, these are far superior, and, as I said, the absolute BEST deal I could find on the whole internet. So what are you waiting for? :)
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ELIMINATE PLASTIC WASTE and SAVE THE EARTH!!! Average family throws away at least 10 plastic grocery bags (the bags we pick from the rolls to fill fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores) a week. Ultimately these will end up in land fills, contaminates drinking water, harms marine life to name few. With the reusable bags you get to do everything you currently do with non-reusable bags (pick up grocery, check out, and carry in tote bags). Store the grocery as is in refrigerator and reuse. Set of 15 bags: - Multiple sizes suitable for various types of produce. Assorted colors - approximate dimensions: - 8" X 10" (6 pieces), 10" X 12" (6 pieces) - 12" X 14" (3 pieces)May not be suitable to store leafy vegetables based on some customer feedback.
