Comments on: Tutorial: How to Make Environmentally Friendly Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:24:50 +0000

Okay from my understanding the stuff at walmart is Vinyl which is not really food safe.

By: Dot

Dot — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:32:57 +0000

This question keeps coming up. If you are not sure whether your plastic is food safe, and are concerned, don’t use it or buy from a supplier who can assure you of food safety–if walmart staff is uninformed, try a speciality store or order online. Some people say that not even ziplock bags are even food safe, so honestly there is a ton of conflicting info out on the web. (Here’s one I found: http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2007/04/pul-wrap.html)

In any case, if you are concerned about plastics, just make the bags out of fabric.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:26:50 +0000

The ladybug vinyl looks just like the stuff Walmart sells. How do I know if Its food safe? There was a tag on the roll but it didn’t really say what it was. The craft lady there had no idea if it was food safe.

By: H+K

H+K — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:31:35 +0000

I just wanted to add….I reuse those plastic “bags” that sheets, comforters etc. come in. I cut them to my desired sizes for different size bags. Sew up the sides and you can use velcro or snaps or zippered closures. I do not use them for food however, just little do dads and trinkets and stuff.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:25:46 +0000

I love those bags – I made some using rip stop nylon which is said to be safe for food and it’s waterproof. I wouldn’t use vinyl, but then again, I’ve been using baggies forever and you never know what they line tin cans with. Rip stop nylon comes in all colors and wipes away clean. You can also toss them in the washing machine (don’t forget to use organic detergent).

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:35:52 +0000

Thanks for the tip!

By: Jen V

Jen V — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:11:10 +0000

Consider using nylon fabric. It isn’t see through but doesn’t contain any PVC. It is also machine washable.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:08:33 +0000

I am wondering where you found foodsafe vinyl? I can not find it anywhere. Love the clear but not the PVC!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:24 +0000

@Annie – There really is not “right” side for the vinyl. As for the top edge. I just sandwich the rough edge between the velcro and ribbon and sewed it together – nothing special was done.

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:50:40 +0000

I’m finally getting around to making these! So excited! A couple of quick questions:

1) how do I tell which is the right side of the vinyl or does it matter?

2) do you hem the top of the ribbon over the vinyl? Or do you leave the edge of vinyl exposed under the velcro?

Thanks again for the lovely instructions!!
Annie