An alternative to a disposable sandwich bag

By By MONICA ENG | Chicago Tribune

It's hard to warn your kids against the dangers of a "throwaway society" when you're tossing out sandwich bags left and right.

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So for rhetorical and practical purposes I turn to a fetching fabric-based reusable sandwich bags sold online. One uses a high-grade plastic (known as low-density polyethylene) lining and others are lined with nylon. But all can be washed and hung overnight to dry, thus allowing you to use them dozens - maybe even hundreds - of times. And they all claim to be BPA-free.

Wrap-N-Mat, True to its name, this piece of cotton/polyester lined with clear heavy plastic, both wraps your sandwich and unfolds into a handy eating mat. Sadly it doesn't wrap super tightly, allowing crumbs to fall out of the corners. Additionally, the fabrics are a little nerdy and the clear plastic can tear over time. $7.99

Snack Taxis, These snazzy durable, nylon-lined pouches come in some stylish fabrics and fit snugly against our sandwiches, locking in moisture and crumbs. This also makes them a little tougher to wash and dry, and they don't give you an eating surface the way Wrap-N-Mat does. $8.95.

Similar nylon-lined sandwich bags are sold through Litter Free Lunch, for $8.99

All of these products also come in a snack bag sized for $2 less.