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Debbie Meyer Green Bags are plastic bags that claim to keep produce fresher longer, and save you money because you're not throwing away rotten fruits and vegetables. But do they work? Let's look at the theory behind the bags. According to the Debbie Meyer website, the bags are made with a clay called "oya" that absorbs ethylene and keeps produce fresh. But what does ethylene have to do with produce? It turns out that ethylene has quite a bit to do with keeping produce fresh. It's involved in all phases of plant growth. Ethylene helps seeds sprout, flowers bloom and fruit ripen. Although a ...