Plastic Is Out. Silicone Is In. Here’s Why.

I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to Ziploc plastic bags. I know, I KNOW. One-use plastic is bad for the planet (and my wallet). This is the one swap as a Norwex consultant I’ve never ‘truly’ made, in all my years of using products that are better for the earth. 

But I want to be better. And I feel like once I was introduced to Reusable Silicone Bags, there has been hope for me! The highlight reel is that they work like a Ziploc bag PLUS have even more features than a standard plastic bag. Having these in my kitchen is chipping away at my addiction! 

I’m going to highlight why the Norwex Reusable Silicone Bag is truly better than a single-use plastic bag and how I believe you can make the switch too (and will LOVE it!)

Why You’ll Want to Break Up with Plastic (Gently, but Firmly)

Why bother switching in the first place? The reasons are many – Plastic is clingy. It doesn’t biodegrade; it just lingers, haunting our landfills, choking marine life, and basically being the ex that refuses to go away. In fact, every single piece of plastic wrap ever made still exists. Cue the horror music.

So we love its convenience, but hate that it follows us around for many years to come. Not to mention how expensive single-use anything is. I feel like plastic bags are my guilty pleasure. But we’re in a season where we need to increase our savings. Which is why it’s worth making a switch. 

The Norwex Silicone Bag: Storage with a Side of Sass

This isn’t your average baggie. I’d go so far as to call it a little sexy, actually LOL: sleek, flexible, heat-resistant, and it’s always there for you. Whether you’re meal-prepping, snack-packing, or just trying to corral the chaos of your kid’s trinkets, this bag’s got your back.

Here’s what it brings to the table:

• Seals like a vault thanks to clever interlocking tabs. So tight, even your soup’s not going anywhere. I was so impressed the first time I put liquid in this bag and saw how leak-proof it is.
  
• Made from food-grade LFGB platinum-cured silicone. It’s basically an overachiever that even the FDA looks up to.
  
• Microwave, oven (up to 375°F), and freezer friendly—hot, cold, whatever, this bag can handle it. That’s WILD to me. A plastic bag could NEVER. This feature is what made me turn the corner of my addiction.
  
• Stays fresh because it’s got BacLock® (a micro silver agent that helps keep the funk away). This makes the Norwex bag stand out against other brands, which don’t have this extra clean feature for long-term odour fighting.
  
• Comes in two sizes: big enough for your leftover stew, small enough for those “treat yo’self” chocolate-covered almonds.

A Stand-Up Kind of Bag

No, literally. It stands up. Fill it with soup, gravy, or your favorite smoothie prep, and it won’t collapse in on itself. Plus, the translucent sides mean no more mystery meals, and you’ll be able to finally tell if that’s spaghetti or last week’s chilli. 

Tips for Use

• Vent it before microwaving to reduce build up of hot steam.
• Hand wash it with warm, soapy water and let it air dry. You can turn it completely inside out when washing, so there’s no worry that you can’t get the corners, or it won’t dry well. 
• Avoid the dishwasher. It’s not a fan.
• Don’t stab it or cut it. 
• If you don’t love the look of a stained bag, avoid tomato sauce-based food. 

Here’s What I’m Using It For

There’s really no limit to what you can use these bags for. My large bag is currently in the fridge hosting baby carrots, and I love how it doens’t leak the water baby carrots always need to be in. 

I discovered it’s an easy host for my cheese

It’s also been great for loose lettuce. Since it holds its shape, I found that my baby spinach lasted longer than if it were in a zipper plastic bag. 

The Planet (and Your Wallet) Say Thanks

Did you know that a trillion plastic bags are used every year? That’s 160,000 a second. One silicone bag used on repeat = hundreds of plastic bags saved. Do the math, then pat yourself on the back. 

Bottom Line

The Reusable Silicone Bag is the no-drama, low-maintenance BFF your fridge, lunch, and conscience all need. It’s strong, flexible, easy to clean, and totally unfazed by heat, cold, or your chaotic lifestyle.

It’s more expensive than other reusable silicone bags, but the non-Norwex ones can’t be put in the oven, and they don’t have the signature BacLock feature. 

This is another 5-star product from Norwex, so go ahead and ditch the zip-top flings and commit to something better.

💚 Your leftovers deserve it. Your planet needs it. And let’s be honest—your inner neat freak loves it.