Cut down on how much single-use plastic you handle by purchasing a reusable snack bag and help save the planet, one sandwich at a time. Although, this isn’t the only saving you’ll be part of… Switching to a sustainable material means that you won’t fork out every couple of weeks for more bags, making it well worth splashing out a little extra cash for them in the first place.
I could go on and on about the benefits of using a reusable sandwich bag. So, I will! Instead of having a boring transparent design, you can pick from different colours, patterns and even illustrations to brighten up your lunch box. As well as selecting the appearance, there are a variety of products on the market, including a traditional-looking sealable pouch.
You’ll even find that the mesh bags (which are great for carrying fruit) are easy to clean. Each individual snack bag will come with its own set of instructions. Depending on what it’s made from, you might be able to pop it in the dishwasher or simply clean with a damp cloth. If you’re running late for work in the morning, you won’t have to wait around after washing as they’re super quick to dry.
Hopefully, this has sealed the deal for you to change over to a reusable bag. And, lucky for you, I’ve already found the best reusable snack bags that you need right now:
The best reusable snack bags
1 of 6SnackJacket Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags
It's all about the picnic right now and this fresh sandwich and snack bag combo is everything you need. It comes in six designs: flamingos, camouflage, dolphins, football, football 2 and sharks. We love that this is eco-friendly from the packaging to the bags themselves. Plus, for every purchase, one tree is planted.
2 of 6TTBD Beeswax Wraps
Swap a plastic bag for a beeswax wrap to keep your lunch cool and protected. This cute yellow polka dot casing is easy to use and clean. With a small, medium and large wrap included, you can bring your flatbread, cut up carrots and grapes with you anywhere.
3 of 6Leson Reusable Bags
Stand out from the crowd and spread a pop with colour with the white, purple, green and orange Leson Reusable Bags. Bring your leftover dinner into work in one of these pouches and reheat it in the microwave. Just remember to pull open or remove the plastic seal beforehand.
4 of 6Juvale Reusable Snack Bag
Do you sometimes forget that you've brought a snack until it's too late? We've all been there. Instead of guessing the expiration date on food, this resealable snack bag has as a write-on label to remind you. All that's left is for you to get your hands on this value pack, which contains 30 pieces.
5 of 6Foxcesd Mesh Bags
Invest in this natural cotton bag set and use it for your food shop, storage or to take with you on the go. This pack comes with two small, five medium and two large mesh bags. The eco-friendly bags might look dainty, but they're double stitched to ensure you don't lose any small fruit.
6 of 6ANLOMI Sandwich Bags
Get your hands on a set of five sandwich bags for every day of the working week. The fun nut and fruit design will spice up even the plainest ham roll. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, you'll have plenty of room to fit a bagel in the largest bag. Not the cheapest option, mind you.
Lily Anderson is a writer at Bauer Media, where she reviews products for titles such as Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Mother&Baby.