How to Help the Planet and Get Rid of Plastic in Your Green Clean Home with One Simple Product

Reduce plastic in your kitchen with one simple swap: reusable silicone bags. Why we recommend them and how small changes add up in a green clean home.

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How to Help the Planet and Get Rid of Plastic in Your Green Clean Home with One Simple Product

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Originally published October 18, 2019. Updated September 2026 with a summary, next steps and answers to common questions.

The less plastic in your home the better, especially when you’re concerned with keeping toxins out. And, in terms of the planet as a whole, the less plastic there is the better – always. Not only is plastic hurting our planet and its oceans, but it has some seriously harmful side effects to the human body, too. Of course, eliminating plastic from your home and life isn’t as easy as it sounds. In fact, there’s so much plastic in our day-to-day lives that getting started with reducing plastic consumption can feel seriously daunting.

That’s why we can’t recommend this simple product enough. (We’re seriously telling everyone we know about it just because it’s that cool.)

What Is This Eco-friendly Product?

Known for being eco-friendly and environmentally safe, Stasher, the brand behind the bags we can’t live without, is changing the world with its award-winning (long-lasting) design and giving people a smart, better alternative to plastic. Available in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles (some of the bags stand on their own for added convenience) Stasher bags are the best way to cut back (if not entirely eliminate) plastic from your home’s kitchen – and that’s a big deal.

Do You Recommend It To Achieve Green Clean Homes?

We at Sandia Green Clean get super excited about Stasher for a lot of reasons, but here’s the go-to list we refer to when sharing with friends and neighbors like you:

  • 100% pure platinum silicone (derived from the natural resource silica)
  • Non-toxic and odorless
  • Pinch-loc™ seal
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe (temperature resistant up to 400f)
  • Endlessly reusable and 100% recyclable
  • Write on it!

We know trying to “live green” isn’t always easy, especially when you have a family to care for, but little things really do add up. We’re all in this together, so let’s support each other by sharing our wins – like adding Stasher bags to your kitchen!

What else are you doing at home to help reduce your plastic consumption? We’d love to know!

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Questions about cutting plastic at home

What is a good first step to reduce plastic at home?
Start with one simple swap in the kitchen, where so much disposable plastic gets used. Replacing single-use plastic storage bags with reusable silicone bags is the change this post recommends. It is easy to stick with, and once it becomes a habit, you can look for the next swap in your home.
Are silicone storage bags dishwasher safe?
The Stasher bags we wrote about are described as dishwasher and microwave safe, made from platinum silicone, non-toxic and odorless. They are endlessly reusable and recyclable, and you can write on them. For any brand you buy, check the care instructions from the maker before putting bags through the dishwasher or microwave.
What makes a cleaning service green?
For us it means no harsh chemicals and no off-gassing, with products that are safe for kids and pets. We also offer Breezy Blue, a bleach-free, hospital-grade disinfection made in Albuquerque, as an add-on to a clean. Take a look at the products we use to see what comes into your home.