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Reusable Bag Initiative for HDFFA Fresh Harvest Kits

  • Year

    2024

  • Applicant type

    Non-Profit Organization

  • Location

    Bend

  • Waste Action

    Reuse

  • Funds Used For

    reusable bags made from 100% PET recycled material

  • Impact

    2,640 single-use bags avoided

green reusable bag with produce that has High Desert Food & Farm Alliance displayed on it

High Desert Food and Farm Alliance

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Project Details

HDFFA distributed Fresh Harvest Kits, their ready-to-make meal kits provided to food pantries throughout the region, in reusable bags made from 100% recycled laminated PET material. In addition to the thousands of single-use bags avoided, they learned that reusables bags are much sturdier and more durable for distributing washed produce than paper bags, making for a much better experience for all involved. Program participants were also able to re-use their bags for future pantry shopping.