Biodegradable Bread Bag

I thought I scored when I found whole-wheat sourdough. But I didn’t know what a find it was until I arrived home and pulled the loaf out of its biodegradable bag.

Shopping at New York’s Union Square Greenmarket, I stopped by the booth of Bread Alone. After bringing home an organic loaf, I took it home to pop in the toaster for mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwiches. I was totally surprised that the plastic window, which I had peaked through to choose my bread, is biodegradable!

It's always frustrating when I shop at Greenmarket and then end up going home with a bunch of plastic bags. I bring my own canvas tote and try and tell vendors that I don't need plastic bags with my vegetables, but despite my protests, I inevitably wind up with a few. So it's great that Bread Alone is using these. I'm definitely going to add their booth to my Greenmarket circuit.

Comments (2)

Why does the bread need a plastic window? it's open on the end so if you really want to see/smell it you can.

posted by Sassy in SF on August 22nd 2008 at 4:06pm
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Sassy in SF, most breads at the farmer's market here are behind a barrier and they don't want you picking them up and sticking your nose in them :)

by the way, bread alone makes this foccacia works that's the most AMAZING bread ever. i love it!

posted by gleek on August 23rd 2008 at 4:12am
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