@vegiefresh: Plastic bags from the store may look harmless, but they quietly speed up food spoilage. Many fruits and vegetables naturally release Ethylene, a gas that signals produce to ripen. When these foods sit inside sealed plastic bags, that gas becomes trapped. The concentration rises. Ripening speeds up. Spoilage follows sooner than you expect. Supermarkets often package produce in plastic for convenience and shelf appearance. But once those items reach your fridge, the trapped ethylene can make peaches soften, lettuce wilt, and tomatoes over-ripen much faster. Simple fix at home When you put produce in the fridge, untie or open the plastic bag. Place the produce container or bag inside a VegieFresh pack in your fridge drawer. The pack helps absorb ethylene gas, reducing the buildup that triggers faster ripening. This small step can noticeably extend freshness. One VegieFresh pack typically helps protect the produce in your fridge for up to about 3 months, giving fruits and vegetables a calmer environment where they spoil more slowly. Tip: Produce stored in open containers or loosely tied bags inside the VegieFresh area tends to last longer because the ethylene can be captured instead of trapped. Less gas buildup. Slower ripening. More days to enjoy your food instead of throwing it away. 🌿🥦🍑

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