Reader Ollie wanted to know what the Envirosax bags looked like when they’re opened up, so here it goes.

Before I go to the pictures, I have to say that I’m not normally a pro-environment person. I’m quite ashamed to say that I do waste paper and water at times, especially on my heavy usage of tissues and loo paper. I am trying my best to keep using those to a minimum though.

However, there is one thing I dislike using, and that’s plastic bags.

Mind you, I do use those thin bags where you use to wrap vegetables in, or wrap food in, but that’s about it. I try to cut down the use of plastic bags as much as I can when I’m shopping. And that’s where these eco bags come in.

So back to the Envirosax bags. I’ve also thrown in the RuMe bag that Beetrice gave me for good measure.

After some calculations, I realised that Envirosax bags are actually cheaper in Australia than in Malaysia! The bags I got were RM30 each, whereas an Envirosax bag here only cost AU$10. Bugger.

Oh well *shrug*.

The Envirosax bags I got were the Mikado Black Flower and Mikado Green.

Bag measurements:
Weight Bearing : 45 lbs / 20 kgs
Individual bag : 50 cms x 42 cms / 19.5″ x 16.5″
Individual rolled up bag : 10 cms x 4.5 cms diameter / 4″ x 1.5″ – 40g weight

As for the RuMe bag, I have to admit that I’ve actually never heard of it, until Bee gave one to me. I found that the RuMe’s material was actually stronger than the Envirosax’s, although in a smaller size. The one Bee got me was the Fall in NY – 5th Avenue, which costs approximately US$10.

RuMe Bags are made from 180 denier polyester, with water-resistant coating.

Individual bag size 15.5” x 15.5” x 4”
Handles are 11.5” long
Three bags roll up to 6” x 2” x 3”
Each bag holds more than 50lbs

These bags are fantastic for holding my shopping, groceries, bottled water, etc. I use the RuMe to hold my wallet, keys and phone when I need to go to the market, or wherever that might get my bag dirty. The polyester on these eco bags make them very easy to clean. Plus they look great too. They’re small when folded, so it hardly takes up any space in my bag.

Oddly enough, I get quite a lot of funny looks in Malaysia when I whip out my Envirosax bag and tell the cashiers I didn’t need a bag. I mean, goodness me, they even give you a tiny plastic bag just to hold a tiny mobilephone pouch, when you can easily slip that into your purse!

If you’ve never used an eco bag before, it’s high time you give it a try. Make it a fashion statement, and reduce the use of plastic bags to save the environment at the same time.

These eco bags sure look better on my arm and shoulder than this anyway.