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Vejibag

Goodbye wasted produce!

Fresh veggies breathe easy in an organic cotton bag that fights rot and slime. Long live the veggies!

what it is

Vejibag is a bag made out of undyed organic cotton terry cloth in a simple but wonderfully effective envelope design. The terry fabric wicks away moisture to keep all sorts of produce crisp and vibrant for up to two weeks by creating a cool humid environment. First rinse your produce (anything from leafy greens & fresh herbs to asparagus, celery, carrots & radishes). Next place the rinsed produce into the Vejibag and store in your refrigerator. Whether you’ve already made the switch to reusable produce bags at the grocery store or skip them all together, Vejibag enhances waste-free grocery shopping by offering a better way to store produce once you get home. Vejibag will extend the life of your foods to prevent food waste.

why it matters

Food waste is a major problem that is often overlooked as a major contributor to carbon emissions and resource strain. The food production supply chain spits out tons of harmful greenhouse gases and wasted food causes up to 10% of emissions worldwide. Up to 40% of all food in America ends up in the landfill. Trapped in plastic bags & boxes, stale air can hold ethylene gas which accelerates rot and slime in veggies and fruits. Breathable cotton Vejibag maintains optimal humidity for keeping produce fresh so you have plenty of time to eat every last crispy leaf!

Ditch
Disposables

Don't Pollute
Your Food

What Makes It Mighty

healthier meals

Stay one step ahead of your food-prep game by always having fresh veggies at the ready.

less rot

No more rotten slimy mystery veggies in cloudy plastic bags at the bottom of your produce drawer.

supports waste free grocery shopping

Bring your own reusable produce bags to the store or bring your produce home naked since you won’t need that plastic box or bag for storage anymore!

insider tip

Save the stems! Did you know radish greens, carrot greens, & beet greens are edible and can be used in salads, pestos & broths? Just separate from the root vegetable, wash and store with your other leafy greens.

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Use + Care

how to use vejibag

1

wet the bag then wring it out

Vejibags establish a moist, breathable environment for your produce. To begin, wet the bag and then wring it out so that it is just damp.

2

rinse vegetables

Rinse your vegetables carefully, remove any damaged areas, and then gently shake off any excess water. If you're washing lettuce or greens, there's no need to spin. Let your Vejibag do the work!

3

store & dampen as necessary

Store in the main compartment of your refrigerator or in a slightly opened crisper drawer. When the bag dries out after several days, re-wet slightly by running it briefly under the faucet, vegetables and all.

how to clean vejibag

Vejibag is machine washable and dryable. Turn Vejibag inside out and launder with fragrance free detergent. Hang in the sun to dry or machine dry, expect 10% shrinkage the first time as this is a 100% cotton bag!

Safely remove most stains with an oxygen bleach or make your own environmentally friendly stain remover solution with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 2 tablespoons of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda. Add enough hot water to the solution to cover bag and let sit 24 hours.

Meet The Maker

Founder Sally Erickson:

A bag born out of necessity

Vejibag was created in 2013 by Sally Erickson in Eastport, Maine. She needed to keep her co-op market veggies as fresh as possible from the time they were picked in her year-round greenhouse until they were taken home by customers. And she wanted to do that without creating plastic waste or using toxic chemicals.

Sally’s research showed that most vegetables keep best in a cool damp environment, and she learned that our grandmothers wrapped produce in moistened tea towels or burlap to keep it crisp and delicious. She created a handy organic cotton bag and prototyped it in her living room. The idea caught on, and she collaborated with a group of local women to sew more bags. This effort became the foundation of Vejibag’s sustainable business model. Vejibags are now sewn at a worker-owned facility in Valdese, North Carolina.

FAQ

+What types of produce are Vejibags best for?

Most kinds! Especially: artichokes, asparagus, arugula, beets, beet greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, celeriac, chard, collards, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, green beans, kale, lettuce, leeks, parsnips, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, scallions, turnips, zucchini. Washed and dried mushrooms are very happy in a just-damp Vejibag. Cilantro does well unwashed in a just-damp bag.

+ Can different types of produce go in the same Vejibag?

Yes! Absolutely. You can store a variety of vegetables in one bag at the same time. It’s NOT good to store vegetables and fruits together as the fruits tend to release more ethylene gas which causes the vegetables to spoil more quickly. If you want to store fruit in Vejibag, use a separate bag and place in a different spot in the refrigerator.

+ Should all produce be pre-rinsed? What about mushrooms & peppers? Herbs?

Greens all seem to love the extra hydration that careful washing/rinsing gives them. Mushrooms and peppers (if they are clean) can go directly into the damp bag without rinsing. A damp Vejibag provides enough moisture for them to stay firm and fresh much longer than plastic. If mushrooms are very dirty you can rinse the dirt off and then let them air dry or pat them dry with a towel before they go into Vejibag.

Herbs do best when the leaves are dry so if you wash first be sure to pat dry or allow ample air drying time before placing in Vejibag.

Cilantro does really well in Vejibag but the trick is to make sure the cilantro is not at all wet when you put it in the damp bag. You can wash it right before you use it but it really stays best in the humid environment if the leaves are dry and not damp themselves.

+ Is there anything that shouldn’t go in a Vejibag?

Basil does NOT like damp or cold so we don’t recommend storing it in Vejibag. This herb does best when it is not refrigerated but sealed away from air so it doesn't dry out. Try wrapping basil in a sheet of BeesWrap, or just put just the stems in a glass of water on your counter.