At Green Tomato, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s at the heart of everything we do. From day one, we knew that reducing single-use plastics had to be part of our mission. That’s why every Green Tomato produce delivery comes in a reusable, washable fabric bag — not a disposable plastic one.
Over the past three years, our customers have helped us save over 20,000 plastic bags from ending up in landfills. That’s more than just a number — it’s a tangible impact on our environment and our city.
By using reusable bags, we:
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Reduce waste in landfills
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Lower microplastic pollution
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Set a new standard for how fresh food should be delivered
We encourage all of our customers to return their bags each week, and in turn, we sanitize and re-use them — creating a closed-loop system that works. With over 150 households receiving deliveries weekly, and each bag replacing an average of 4 plastic bags per week, the numbers add up fast.
Our bag drop-off partners and loyal customers are the reason this works. Thanks to your consistency, we’re proving that local food systems can also be low-waste systems.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished — but we’re just getting started. As we grow, we’re exploring even more ways to reduce packaging waste and share tools with our customers to store produce sustainably at home.
Because when it comes to climate impact, small actions add up — and every bag counts.
Let’s keep growing, reusing, and nourishing our city — one bag at a time.