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Frequently Asked QuestionsBagsWhat can I put in the Bulk and Produce bags? What vegetables can I put in the mesh bags? Can I store my produce in the bags in the fridge? How long will fruits and vegetables last in the fridge? Can I store dried goods in the bags in the pantry? Why is organic cotton so important to use? What's wrong with using plastic bags, especially if I reuse them? Blankets Isn't all fleece made from recycled plastic? Can the Blue Lotus Outdoor Blankets be washed? What recycled materials is the fleece made from? What makes them an "outdoor" blankets? How many plastic bottles are in one of your blankets? What's the size of your blankets? Can I get a custom order size? BagsWhat can I put in the Bulk and Produce bags?All kinds of fruit, vegetables and bulk food items (found in the bulk food section of your grocery store) can be put in our Blue Lotus Reusable Bulk Food and Produce Bags and even be stored in the refrigerator! Our bags come in 3 convenient sizes to meet all of your grocery store and farmers market needs. For Fruits and Vegetables TRY... - Small bag: Kiwis, grapes, limes, peas, garlic - Medium bag: Tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, green beans, Brussels sprouts, mangoes, cherries, lemons - Large bag: Kale, collards, lettuce, asparagus, carrots For Bulk Foods Try… Grains, beans, flours, sugars, nuts, dried fruit, cereals and granola, and snack foods. What vegetables can I put in the mesh bags? The Blue Lotus Mesh bags are made with an open weave that allows for good air circulation around produce. Use Blue Lotus Mesh Produce Bags for fruits and vegetables like potatoes, onions, apples and oranges. Store fruits and vegetables in the mesh bags on the counter, in the pantry. You can store produce in the bags in the fridge but it is best with vegetable that don’t need as much moisture retention. Can I store my produce in the bags in the fridge? Yes. We suggest moistening your bulk bags slightly with water and then placing the bag in the crisper section of your fridge. Your moisture loving vegetables will stay fresh and crisp. How long will fruits and vegetables last in the fridge? Vegetables will store in the fridge for more than a week in our cotton bulk bags if lightly moistened. Can I store dried goods in the bags in the pantry? Yes. Just like the old days when rice and beans came in huge sacs, these modern day versions will store items just the same. Make sure bags are tightly sealed so moths or other insects don’t get in. We do recommend, however, that foods be transferred to glass jars for longer-term storage to avoid foods from becoming rancid or going stale, especially nuts, seeds, or flours. Why is organic cotton so important to use? Supporting organic cotton agriculture is a win-win for all involved. There are no pesticides, herbicides or other harmful chemicals used in the growing organic cotton that is pervasive in commercially grown cotton. Commercial cotton crops are one of the most heavily sprayed crops in all of agriculture. The soil, watersheds, insects, pollinators, farmers and even consumers are all negatively impacted by these practices. What's wrong with using plastic bags, especially if I reuse them? Plastic bags will never biodegrade. That’s right, they will never ever biodegrade! Plastic bags photo degrade into smaller and smaller particles that permeate all aspects of our environment, and the harm is being done most drastically in our oceans. And why not reuse plastic bags? Plastic bags are known to leach harmful chemicals into foods as the plastic breaks down or come into contact with heat (including the sun) or fatty foods. These chemicals are known endocrine disruptors and may contribute to other serious health problems. BlanketsIsn't all fleece made from recycled plastic?NO. While all synthetic fleece is essentially plastic fibers, only products that use fiber which was once a plastic bottle or container and then chipped up, melted down and re-spun unto fiber can make the claim to be recycled. (Click here for more information about Ecospun™) Can the Blue Lotus Outdoor Blankets be washed? Yes! Our blankets can be washed in cold water in the washing machine. You can either drip dry (that is the energy saving way to go) or you can dry in the dryer on a low delicate cycle. What recycled materials is the fleece made from? In addition to its environmental benefits, this low-pill fabric meets or exceeds all industry standards for strength, shrinkage, and color fastness. This eco fleece reduces the burden on the world's landfills and natural resources, and provides a viable end-use for recycled post-consumer PET containers. What makes them an "outdoor" blankets? The Blue Lotus Outdoor Blanket is made with durable materials that are perfect for outdoor use. We use a durable water resistant nylon that will keep you warm and dry in the outdoors. How many plastic bottles are in one of your blankets? By weight, approximately 18 one-liter bottles are in the fiber of each of our Santa Cruz Collection outdoor blankets. What's the size of your blankets? Our outdoor blankets are approximately 60" wide and 72" inch long. Our baby blankets are approximately 29" by 36". Can I get a custom order size? Yes. We can accommodate special order sizes, however we are limited in the width to 60", as this is the width of the bolt of fleece fabric. Return to Top |
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