1. How do Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ work?  They are made with a natural mineral that is shown in independent laboratory tests to absorb and remove the ethylene gas given off by all fruits, vegetables and cut flowers as they ripen.  By doing this, they slow the ripening process and extend the usable life of the produce. Store on the counter or in the fridge, wherever you would normally keep your produce.

 

2. Where are they made?  Proudly made in the USA.

 

3. How should I choose my produce?  Choose the freshest produce you can and examine carefully for signs of bruising (bruised produce will rot more rapidly) and possible signs of mold.  In particular, with strawberries and similar items, turn the container over and examine the bottom berries for signs of squashing, damage or mold growth.  The Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ do not reverse the ripening process. The bags slow down the ripening process. Ripening is affected by local conditions like heat, humidity, light/dark etc. 

 

Moisture is a natural part of produce and moisture may occur in the bag. If you see this just dry the moisture in the bag with a paper towel.  All produce contains moisture. So, the exact length of time produce will last in the bags depends on these conditions, too. It also depends on how ripe the produce was when it was placed in the bag and how long it has been preserved in transit or in the store before you bought it.

 

4. Why does moisture sometimes build up in the bags?  There are several possible reasons for excess moisture build-up in the Debbie Meyer GreenBags™. One cause is wet produce (washed and not completely dried), or produce that has been watered by retail outlets to give produce a fresher look. Another is produce purchased at a farmer's market or picked fresh from the garden. Fresh produce tends to be warm, usually in excess of 80 degrees. Warm produce placed in a cool bag causes condensation or cool produce placed in a warm bag the same!. Finally, all produce naturally contains water and will release some as it ages and ripens.

 

5. What should I do if I see moisture?   Simply wipe out the bag with a paper towel and regularly check for moisture build up and wipe it out whenever it develops. This will insure effective preservation. Also, you can leave the top of the bag open so air can circulate and the moisture will evaporate. Leaving the top of the bags open will not alter the efficacy of the ethylene gas absorption by your Debbie Meyer GreenBags™.

 

6. How long will my produce last?  This depends on the age and condition of the produce when you bought it. Some produce travels great distances over a period of time to get to the supermarkets.  Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ will help to extend the life of produce compared to regular storage methods. Remember, for best results, the produce must be dry and also in the early stages of ripening; this way the bags will work best and you will get positive results. Test them yourself by keeping some produce in the bags and some out of the bags and compare how long they last.  Store on the counter or in the fridge, wherever you would normally store them.

 

7. How do I know that Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ work?  Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ are independent laboratory tested for efficacy. 

 

8. How many Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ have been sold? There are well over 200 million Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ in use.

 

9. Why do reviews vary?  There are various possible reasons:  primarily, not following the instructions and, possibly buying produce that is old, damaged or about to rot once it leaves the market.  Unreasonable expectations may be another reason. The Debbie Meyer GreenBags™ do not reverse the ripening process. The bags slow down the ripening process.