Reusable, T-Shirt Produce Bag

Reduce plastic waste and keep your produce fresh with these simple, reusable produce bags.

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by Diane Pedersen and Nissa Brehmer

Take the first steps to help change the world armed with a pair of scissors and a pile of old, unused t-shirts. The Upcycled T-Shirt (Stash Books, 2015) by Jenelle Montilone is full of inspiration for repurposing your t-shirts into reusable household items, repurposed wearables and more. The following tutorial for a simple produce bag will eliminate your use of plastic bags and keep produce fresh.


red and gray produce bag with fruit in it sitting on a table with corn…

Why fill your reusable grocery bag with a dozen single-use plastic bags for your fresh fruits and vegetables? These lightweight, recycled T-shirt produce bags offer a sustainable and smart way to cut down on another major source of plastic bag waste and are fun to make! When asked, “Paper or plastic?” I respond, “Neither! I brought my own.”

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  • Published on Apr 17, 2021
Tagged with: crafts, recycle, shirt, upcycle
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