Can I do Instacart without insulated bags?

2 answers. You have to have insulted bags. You just put the filled bags inside your insulated bags and then pull the bags back out when delivering them. First part, yes you do need to purchase your own insulated bags.

How does Instacart keep my groceries cold?

We make sure that all items are maintained in temperature-controlled fridges and freezers at the store until the driver arrives. We’ve also implemented the use of insulated bags and coolers to make sure your items stay at the correct temperature while in transit from the store to you.

How do you use Instacart bags?

If you’re looking for a no-fuss, simple way of storing your reusable grocery bags, just ball up all your plastic bags and put them in a jar. Then keep it somewhere where you have easy access to it, so you can simply grab one when you need one and throw them back in when you’re done.

How does Instacart work without plastic bags?

Shoppers with reusable bags can hand them to the cashier, who will use them to bag their orders, Mehaffy said. “If a customer does not have a bag to use or does not want to use paper bags, then yes, the items would be placed back into the shopping cart and the customer can put them in their car,” she said.

What kind of bags does Instacart use?

2 answers. We use the stores grocery bags.

Does Instacart use cold packs?

Yes. Instacart uses coolers. An essential requirement for Instacart Shoppers (their contracted employees) is to have an insulated bag. Shoppers also use ice and frozen gel packs, depending on the required temperature for transportation.

Does Instacart use plastic bags?

How many bags are allowed in Instacart?

Take 12 plastic grocery bags and 1 plastic wet wipe container. Flatten the plastic bags and fold each one lengthways. Lay each bag on top of the previous bag in a line, overlapping the handles. Repeat this for all 11 bags, lining them all up into one big row.

How do I use reusable bags with Instacart?

For a quick solution, fold your reusable grocery bags lengthways and seal them in large Ziploc bags. They stay flat, and you can fit around 5 large reusable plastic grocery bags in 1 Ziploc bag.

Are Instacart orders temperature controlled?

Temperature control— When shopping for orders made in advance, we ask shoppers to make sure that they keep all temperature-sensitive items in fridges and freezers at the store until the driver arrives.

Does Instacart refrigerated food?

Does Instacart use coolers & how do they keep food cold? Yes. An essential requirement for Instacart Shoppers (their contracted employees) is to have an insulated bag. Shoppers also use ice and frozen gel packs, depending on the required temperature for transportation.