4 Advantages of Reusable Sandwich Bags Vs Plastic Baggies

Posted by The Friendly Turtle Company LTD on December 5th, 2020

Plastic-free shops in the UK are getting more serious about taking better care of the environment, producing a wide selection of reusable items. Among the newest addition to the list are reusable sandwich bags. A lot of consumers have already made the switch to make to-go meals waste-free. Here are five advantages of reusable sandwich bags that will surely convince you to ditch plastic baggies.  

1. Eco-friendly alternative  

Reusable sandwich bags can be reused over and over again, reducing your reliance on single-use plastics. It may seem like no big deal to use one plastic bag for your sandwich every day, but over time, those plastic bags add up to create a major problem for our environment and oceans taking hundreds of years to biodegrade. 

Surely, you've already heard about this though. But did you know that every minute, more than one million plastic bags are used all over the world? Switching to reusable sandwich bags and other eco-friendly materials may seem like a small thing to do, but with millions of people making the same simple swap, together we can make a huge difference

2. Better than Ziplock baggies  

Even though ziplock bags are marketed as being reusable, they really aren’t. They are very thin and easily damaged after a handful of uses. In terms of convenience and cost-effectiveness, snack bags made of cloth or silicone are better because they last longer and are much easier to clean. Zero-waste shops in the UK make sure that not only are their snack bags reusable but also microwave-safe, dishwasher-friendly, and even freezer-safe, making food preparation faster and more convenient.

3. Safer for your food—and your health  

Unlike ziplock and single-use plastic baggies, reusable snack bags ensure food safety. You won't have to worry about the chemicals contaminating or leaching into your food. 

Did you know that most plastic bags contain BPA (bisphenol A) or PVC (phthalates)? When these chemicals seep into food, they don't only alter the taste but also get into your body, which may cause health problems. This won't be an issue with cloth snack bags.

4. Aesthetically pleasing 

Reusable sandwich bags are available in a wide variety of colours and patterns to choose from. They can make your snacks look more appetizing—and even more Instagram-ready.

About the Author:

This article is written by Ricky Wallace, Company Director of The Friendly Turtle Company LTD. Friendly Turtle is a plastic-free and zero-waste shop in the UK, selling and delivering eco-friendly and sustainable products all over the UK.

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