fruit and veg bags

[sue_s lost plot]

You might consider ‘Debbie Meyer Green bags’. You can find them on eBay and sometimes on QVC. They do not claim to be biodegradable but you can use them up to 10 times, and they work by absorbing ethylene gas using a natural mineral substance. Here is a clip about them. “They absorb and remove damaging gases: Most fruits, vegetables and flowers release ethylene gases during the natural ripening process after harvest. Exposure of the produce to these gases accelerates aging and deterioration. Debbie Meyer GreenBags are made with a natural mineral Oya that extends the life of produce by absorbing and removing the ethylene gases that cause normal deterioration. Allows use of entire refrigerator for storage… store in the refrigerator or on counter top, wherever you would normally store your fruits and vegetables. Each bag is re-usable 8-10 times… simply rinse, allow to dry, and re-use. GreenBags are also great for fresh cut flowers and fresh herbs.” They are brilliant, BUT the cheaper versions that are about with different brand names are not so effective and rather flimsy, in my experience. I store my allotment produce in them in the fridge, and when overloaded in the cool garage; I store my fruit inside these bags in the fruit bowls; maybe not a good look, but you don’t waste anything! Maybe you could use simple and cheap tie-on labels?