Question from D.
Can you comment on the Greenbags that are being sold for food preservation? They claim to be 100% non-toxic and biodegrabable.
Debra’s Answer
I’ve been using these bags for a couple of months and I love them. Even though they are plastic, they have little, if any, odor and do not leach any plastic taste into the food. And they really do work! I used to have all my produce wilt within 3-4 days and in these bags I can keep it two weeks or longer.
The plastic bags are impregnated with natural mineral called oya, which absorb the gasses released by fruits, vegetables, and flowers when they ripen. They also control the humidity.
I don’t know why you think they are biodegradable, as I don’t see that on the package anywhere. But they are reusable.
This is one of those trade-off products. While I do many things to minimize the use of plastics, this one allows me to keep fresh produce on hand without running to the store several times a week. And I don’t know of any other alternative.
You can get these bags at reusablebags.com .
