Thank you for the first 2 products! We've been using very old paper grocery bags for recycling and not only are they ripping but they look like heck. I love the recycling bags and although I like my Chico produce bags, we need more and I prefer see through (although to their credit, the clerks have never complained about me "hiding" my fruits and veggies inside the chico bags).

I find that people complain about the lunch bags, hard to clean. I like Tiffins because they're easy to clean and do not get gunk caught in the seams.

Second on the Flip & Tumble produce bags. I have three of the F&T 24-7 bags, and love them. Add the produce bags to the mix, and I can do a weeks worth of shopping with no plastic involved. Other reasons to love the 24-7 bags: they fold up into a small ball, easy to throw in your purse/car/bag; they hold more than you would imagine: 6-pack of TP or 35lbs.; they have a super wide shoulder strap that makes it easier to carry several heavily laden bags at a time. And the eggplant is a pretty color:)

excellent post!

We moved and had to leave our undersink water filter behind. In one week we used six gallons of water! Yikes. We switched to a faucet mount PUR and it has been working fine.

Also, switched to glass storage at the same time and gave away the plastic on Craigs List. Going great!

Reusable sandwich bags are such a good idea.

My Bobble is hands down the best thing I have gotten all year. Such an awesome product!

I love the idea of reusable sandwich bags. My husband and I were just lamenting how sad it is that we live in such a 'disposable' world {as we drank soda from a styrofoam cup - oh the shame!} and how our grandpa's used to use mason jars for car drinks or plastic ones with handles. Time for a switch! Thanks for posting such great product recommendations, Ashley!

Great post! I had a problem with giving up on helping the environment because I thought I didn't have the means to make a difference. But after reading this post I realized that I just needed some ideas. $100 isn't bad for all this. I really like the reusable sandwich and snack bags!

Is there something wrong with using the Glad ware "tupperware" for food? My entire lunch bits are transported in Gladware and the Rubbermaid version.

i TOTALLY agree with the high price tag on most eco-friendly products. it's such a drag when you're still a student but want to make a small difference.
i have those produce bags! and i must admit, when i bought them i was a bit weary about whether i'd use them a lot, but they're with me every trip to the grocery store now. (perfect alternative to the little plastic bags that everyone uses.) they're also nice to take to the farmers market.
one other thing - we bought some plain white reusable fabric napkins from bed bath + beyond (i think) ... they were super cheap and you could even do a little DIY screen printing on them to avoid paying $15 for 4?? just a thought... :)
thanks ashley for the post - more blogs need to post about eco friendly AND wallet friendly!!

I really like the produce bags! I never really thought about how many of those I go through, plus they're definitely in my price range. :)

Love the sandwich and snack bags! I haven't seen any that cute. I wonder if they are lined and machine washable?

Reuseable sandwich bags? Seriously?? These have been available for forever. Only they're called ziplock baggies and they cost about $3 for a box of 20. I've been using the same two bags for over a year now. They alternate days so one is drying after a quick rinse in soapy hot water while the other is being used to hold lunchy goodness.

Etsy has some great inexpensive options for produce bags, snack/sandwich bags and cloth napkins. The bonus is they are handmade! (Full disclosure: I have an Etsy shop where I sell napkins and snack bags. If you visit and shop there use code THERAPY10 for 10% off your purchase. http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGreenCat?section_id=7039621)

We've been super happy with the snack and sandwich bags from Simply Practical</A> as featured on your sister site! Reusable Snack and Sandwich Bags</A> When that article was posted, the seller had a coupon code for free shipping: KITCHN, I bet it still works!

The fabric choices are excellent and the quality is fantastic. Additionally, the materials are BPA and PVC free, and safe to use for food, as well as machine washable. I also love that they are made by a local mom in Portland, OR, and not a large company. I love supporting the little guys when I can!

Huh, apparently I'm no good at adding links. Here they are:

http://simplypractical.etsy.com

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/frugality/no-more-ziploc-bags-18-reusable-snack-and-sandwich-bags-144318