While Ziploc® evolve™ Bags are still made of plastic, they are better for the environment than comparable bags partially due to the reduction in plastic. By purchasing Ziploc® evolve™ Bags, you are putting less plastic into our landfills and using less of our Earth’s limited resources.

Ziploc® evolve™ Bags were designed using 25 percent less material, and the material was reformulated to give the performance you expect from Ziploc®. Ziploc® evolve™ Bags provide the same freshness protection as the Ziploc® Brand Bags you are familiar with.

Yes, they are designed for similar uses as traditional Ziploc® Sandwich and Storage Bags. They also feature the same quality seal and freshness protection you expect from Ziploc®.

We had a third-party agency conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of Ziploc® evolve™ Bags. From the LCA it was concluded that Ziploc® evolve™ Bags are better for the environment than comparable plastic bags like Ziploc®. Since Ziploc® evolve™ Bags use 25 percent less plastic and are produced using wind energy, the overall environmental footprint of these bags is reduced.

Ziploc® evolve™ Bags are an option for those consumers looking to make better environmental choices in their lives. It is our commitment to provide those options while continuing to explore environmental improvements for all of our products.

Ziploc® evolve™ Bags are designed to be used only once and are not intended to be reused or washed in case of bacterial contamination.

Ziploc® Brand Bags are made from Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. It is recyclable in the few communities that accept Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. The outer box is made from recycled paperboard (minimum 35% post-consumer content) and is recyclable.

Wind energy is simply electricity generated by wind turbines. It is a clean source of energy that does not emit any greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere.

Ziploc® evolve™ Bags are not recommended for use in the oven or on the stove.

For Storage Gallon and Quart, please follow the cautionary statements on the product packaging. Ziploc® evolve™ Sandwich Bags are not recommended for use in the microwave.

We recommend that you use Ziploc® evolve™ Bags in your daily life. For example, use Ziploc® evolve™ Sandwich Bags to pack your child’s lunch. Or use Ziploc® evolve™ Storage Bags to store the leftovers from last night’s dinner. Ziploc® evolve™ Bags provide the same food freshness that you expect from Ziploc®.

Yes

A recent study conducted and published by the University of Cincinnati found that the estrogen-like chemical BPA (bisphenol A) has been shown to encourage the growth of a specific category of prostate cancer cells. BPA is commonly used in the manufacture of certain plastic products, such as food-can coatings, milk-container liners, food containers, and water-supply pipes. As a result, media have been reporting on this study and the fact that this chemical is commonly found in plastic food storage containers.

SC Johnson does not use BPA in its plastic products, Ziploc® Brand Bags and Containers.

SC Johnson is a leader in providing high-quality products. All of its products are extensively evaluated for toxicity and safety and comply with—and often even exceed—applicable quality and safety regulations.

For more information, please visit www.scjohnson.com

In 2002, we became aware of an email that was being widely circulated, which warned consumers about the alleged dangers of using plastics in the microwave. This email claimed that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body, thereby increasing the risk of producing cancerous cells. We researched these claims and it is clear that the information is misleading, and unnecessarily alarms consumers.

Ziploc® Brand products are 100% dioxin free. You also should be aware that dioxins can be formed only when chlorine is combined with extremely high temperatures, such as 1,500°F, which even the most powerful consumer microwave ovens are unable to produce.

Our Ziploc® Brand products can be used with confidence when label directions are followed. All Ziploc® Brand Containers and microwaveable Ziploc® Brand Bags meet the safety requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for temperatures associated with defrosting and reheating food in microwave ovens, as well as room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.

Like all Ziploc® Brand products, Zip’n Steam® Bags are dioxin free. Additionally, they are specially designed for microwave use and meet the safety requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for temperatures associated with cooking food in the microwave when label directions are followed.

Please help us alleviate consumers' concerns and share these facts with those who forwarded this misleading e-mail to you, and to whom you may have sent it. Thank you for giving us a chance to set the record straight.