Using Debbie Meyer Green Bags
About the bags
These ingenious green produce bags offer a natural way to absorb the enzyme-producing gases that cause fruits and vegetables to deteriorate. Debbie Meyer Green Bags (formerly known as Evert-Fresh Green Bags) are made from low density-polyethylene that is coated with a fine layer of natural clay containing high levels of a mineral proven to absorb ethylene gas. (When produce ripens it emits ethylene which speeds up the ripening/rotting process). Using Debbie Meyer Green Bags can extend the life of produce 3 to 10 times. Perhaps it's so hard to find these at grocery stores because using them cuts down on wasted fruits and vegetable waste, which means you buy less. Debbie Meyer Green Bags can help you avoid throwing away uneaten produce -- saving you money and while helping cut down on waste. Green Bags can also play a role in lowering your carbon footprint since less waste leads to buying less, and making fewer trips to the grocery store and/or market. Debbie Meyer's trademarked, green-colored bags naturally cut down on damaging effects of UV rays resulting in far less vitamin loss.
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Tips for use
- Store produce in a cool, dry and dark place.
- Don't crowd or combine different product in same bag.
- Be sure to rinse bags after each use and dry thoroughly.
- If excess moisture is present, dry produce thoroughly and place in dry Green Bag with natural paper towel or coffee filter.
- For best results, keep bags shut by tying in a knot or securing with a clothes pin.
