Cotton Mesh Bags

Durable
When it comes to buying fruits and vegetables, you need a durable bag. General plastic bags are not durable when subjected to great pressure, especially when the items are irregular in shape or heavy, the bottom of the plastic bag will likely be at risk of tearing. This time, the mesh bag comes in handy. These bags are more resistant to wear and tear. In addition, mesh bags can also be used to carry sharp objects without being torn. They can also hold a lot of weight, which makes them very handy when you need to carry fruits and vegetables. Usually, fruits and vegetables can be heavy.

Eco-friendly
Mesh bags do not end up in landfills like single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags take millions of years to decompose, so despite being in landfills, it still poses a threat to the environment. Plastic bags may seem small and light enough to have no impact on the environment, but the production of plastic bags consumes a lot of energy and many resources are not renewable. So when you use reusable bags, you're actually reducing energy consumption. Every time we buy groceries and fruits, we use small plastic bags from supermarkets, but this actually causes great waste and pollution, if you use net bags every time you go shopping, day by day, you will make a huge contribution to the environment, thanks to your choice, reducing the waste produced, while reducing plastic in landfills and oceans.

Small Space Occupation
Mesh bags offer the most flexibility in storing products during shipping, unlike cardboard boxes which can create a lot of wasted space, and you can tuck them anywhere in your refrigerator or pantry. Using mesh, you can also attach mesh bags to hooks to maximize the use of space.

Keep Food Fresh
Plastic bags are not suitable for preserving food because they do not breathe and can leach toxic plastics into the food. Mesh bags do not have this problem, the food can be fully exposed to air and maintain freshness.
Improper handling of plastic bags can cause serious damage to the environment. Therefore, environmentally friendly mesh bags are the best alternative to plastic bags.

Reusable
The advantage of reusable mesh bags is of course "reusable". The materials used to produce mesh bags are extremely durable and take up little space for storage, so they can simply be stored in your home.

Biodegradable Sustainability
While nowadays most cloth bags made of cotton are called tote bags, the original tote bag is made of jute fibre - a natural fibre that is biodegradable and renewable, and proves to be much more sustainable compared to conventional cotton (but more on that later). Compared to plastic bags, which take 10 to 20 years to decompose, jute can decompose in as little as a few weeks to a few months. In addition, no harmful chemicals are released into the environment during decomposition, making jute bags a much more environmentally friendly choice than plastic bags.
Cotton, on the other hand, takes between 6 months and 5 years to decompose, depending on the circumstances. Unlike plastic bags, neither jute cloth bags nor cotton cloth bags release micro plastic particles when they break down, which is less harmful to water quality and ecosystems. 

How to use Cotton Mesh Bags
If you feel a bit hesitant to make the switch from your regular plastic produce bags to reusable ones out of fear that the process might just be too complicated, we are here to ease your worries.
As far as the best way to use Cotton Mesh bags, the process couldn't be more simple and convenient:
Get your Cotton Mesh bags from organic cotton, the safest material to come in contact with your food.
Make sure you buy enough bags to cover all your shopping needs, preferably at least 10 bags in different sizes.
When you go to the grocery shop, just make sure you bring at least 5-10 produce bags with you, according to how many items you intend to buy.
As you go around the shop selecting your foods, use one bag at a time for each produce type you usually get. One bag for tomatoes, one for potatoes, one for oranges, and so on.
Fill the reusable bags up just like you would do with the plastic ones, and make sure to use the drawstrings to close their mouths so that your products will stay in place.
At checkout, to speed up the process, use the drawstring to open the bags so that the cashier can have a quick glance inside to see the product type.
Mention the cashier the tare weight written on each bag, so that it can be deducted from your total.
Once home, you can just place your products right inside the fridge together with their bags!
If your plan is to reuse your bags soon after, just remove the products, easily wash your bags in the washing machine and let them dry naturally.
Simple as that and in no time, your bags will be just as new and waiting to be taken on their next trip!
In the following sections of our post, we will get into more details about each one of the steps described above, so just make sure you keep reading, to find out all our tips and tricks on how to use your Cotton Mesh bags!

Small Bags, Big Changes
When it comes to changing our way of living towards a more responsible and sustainable one, there are many ways to get rid of plastic pollutants and make the earth happy.
There's no new news by now just how much harm single use plastic bags are causing to the planet but fortunately, their future doesn't look too bright. More and more countries worldwide are raising awareness and implementing laws which are banning single use plastic.
Although a great majority of us understand just how damaging plastic bags can be for oceans, marine life and basically the entire planet, there are still many people who don't see the whole plastic disaster picture.
Plastic produce bags are those rolls of tiny, thin and clear bags we can find in the supermarkets usually around the fresh products aisle.
Designed to contain everything from bulk items to fruits, vegetables and even cheese or meat, these little bags are a huge contributor to litter. They relentlessly add up to landfill and pose many health risks to both humans and animals.
Now that we covered the part on why using reusable cotton produce bags for your groceries is a must if you care about your health and ours, let's dig in the details!

How to choose the Right Cotton Mesh Bags
There are plenty of options with produce bags and many brands to choose among on the market.
But one of the most important things to consider when wondering how to use Cotton Mesh bags is the importance of choosing the right ones.
Materials matter when choosing your produce bags, too!
While the health benefits of buying organic foods is widely known by now, the importance of choosing only organic natural fibers when carrying your grocery products is not so much talked about.

Organic Cotton Produce Bags Will Help Your Produce Last Longer
We have some extra good news for those of you a little hesitant, in case you are still wondering why to use Cotton Mesh bags.
The breathable nature of the mesh material provides excellent air circulation for ultimate freshness, allowing your fruits and vegetables to stay crispy for longer. This in turn will save you not only money but also time from having to go to the grocery store more often.
After you come home from shopping, you can store all your products right inside the fridge. You will be surprised to see that storing your produce in the fridge together with their bags, is the best option as it will keep your items fresher and crispier longer than if they were placed in the fridge on their own.
No more wilty lettuce or rotten pears sitting in that suffocating plastic bag.

Taking Care of Your Cotton Mesh Bags
The first step to take should be to read the instructions which usually accompany your newly bought produce bags.
They will likely come with instructions included in the package or sewn inside of the side seams about the material or how to care for them. You might also get an email after your purchase from the company explaining how to use them, so keep an eye out for that too!
If your Cotton Mesh bags are washable, you can use a gentle fabric cleaner or natural stain remover to pre-treat any stains for around 20 minutes before tossing the bags in the washing machine.
The only thing you should avoid though is the use of chlorine to remove spots. The bleach will fade the cotton from its natural colour and weaken the garment's fiber strength.
Organic cotton is easy to clean and take care of as long as you follow instructions, but there are still a few things which can increase the lifetime value of your bags.
The first thing to keep in mind is that as with anything made from 100% cotton, there can be slight shrinkage when washing your bags in hot water. Organic cotton is not treated with chemicals to prevent shrinking. This is why we recommend to only wash your reusable bags on a cold, delicate cycle and to air or hang dry. Using cold water will prevent the cotton fiber from weakening even after repeated washing and usage.

More Than Just a Cotton Mesh Bag
You will love your Cotton Mesh bags so much that grocery shopping will not be the only thing you will want to use them for.
Great not only for carrying groceries, Cotton Mesh bags can successfully replace the heavy plastic containers we all use as lunch boxes. Just place your sandwiches, snacks, crackers or vegetables in your bags and there you have it – an easy way to bring your food everywhere with you from work, to a picnic or your children's school.
We love to make our own tea and maybe that is something you might be interested in also.
Produce bags are also a great solution to store tea leaves until they dry, and use them after to prepare teas without having to worry about the tea bags' micro-plastics leaking into your liquid.
We know that our guide is running a little bit long but let us share just one more tip with you before we finish.
This last one is about the little pieces of make-up, toiletries or jewelry which we all like to carry around in our bags and luggages, and which many times get lost during transport.
All your small items will be kept safe and organized, and you can rest assured that our bags' soft material will not scratch any of your precious pieces.