Plastic Bag Replacements

Why I Love This Brining Bag (and You Should Too):

Let’s talk turkey—literally. When it comes to prepping that holiday bird, I’m not about to risk marinating it in a chemical stew of BPA-laden plastics. Enter the Ecoopts brining bag: a reliable, eco-conscious game-changer that keeps your food as pure as your intentions. This bag is built to handle all the holiday hype while ensuring you’re not adding an extra side of endocrine disruptors to your family feast.

So why am I obsessed with this brining bag? Ecoopts is a brand that understands eco-healthy isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifestyle. With this trusty companion, you can skip the BPA, dodge the dubious chemicals, and brine that turkey with confidence. This season, go clean or go home (well, you’re probably already home, but you get the point).

In a world where some cities charge for paper bags, or encourage you to bring your own, having a set of these compact, washable, reusable tote bags is a healthier and eco-friendly choice. Did you realize that globally, humans use 0.5 trillion plastic bags every year? These harmful bags, filled with chemicals, pose a threat to sea turtles and humans as they find their way into the oceans and groundwater. I purchased this collection of reusable tote bags 15 years ago, and they are still in great condition! I store most of them in my car’s trunk, always keeping one in my purse and travel bag for convenience.

Back when my daughter was born, there was a lot of talk about chemicals leaching from plastics. That’s when I made the switch from plastic food containers to sturdy, leach-free glass ones. It’s reassuring to know that we’re using the safest materials for storing our food. I’ve had this set of glass containers for 18 years! Repurposing old glass food bottles is also a great trick, but finding them in the right sizes isn’t always easy. 😄

Discovering that plastic film and bags take 1,000 years to decompose in landfills, harming wildlife and adding to toxic pollution, inspired me to seek a cling wrap alternative. After testing four different brands, I finally chose this compostable option that not only keeps food fresh but also remains intact on containers and the dispenser roll. This product decomposes in 3-6 months vs 1,000 years for plastic wrap. Pro Tip from a Gardener Sidekick: toss used cling wrap into your worm bin!

When my family challenged me to ditch our plastic zip bags, I embarked on a quest to discover an eco-friendly alternative. I put three plastic bag alternatives for food to the test, I found the one that can withstand meat tenderizing and even keeps veggies and ice for a beach lunch without any leaks! Since our city composts food waste, these bags double-duty as compost collection bags after their stint in our household. The best part? They decompose in just 6 weeks compared to the 1,000 years plastic bags take!