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RuMe Bags: Fall In NY
September 9th, 2008
In theory, we should like grocery shopping - all those choices, pretty produce, guilty pleasure gossip mags, in one place. Yet, between the too many people, bothersome easy listening that is being piped in, and the disturbing amount of plastic being needlessly used up and discarded…we get a little depressed.
Now, maybe we can’t stop them from playing Kenny G and we can’t make everyone disappear when we enter the store, but we can start a little revolution of our own against all the plastic. Now reusable grocery bags aren’t anything new; canvas totes and various polyester bags have been a around for awhile, giving people a Earth-friendly choice instead of those paper thin plastic bags offered for free at check out.
But what we’ve often wondered is how come these bags haven’t been perfected? The canvas totes don’t hold much and tend to be a little too granola for our tastes, and the other poly bags just don’t seemed to be shaped right to hope the optimum amount of groceries. The shape is too slack or the handles are too short – inevitably there is a shortcoming to all. And um. They’re all a bit ugly which means you aren’t so enthused to remember them everyday.
Well, that is until we discovered RuMe (roo-me).
With their super-cute name that stands for ReUse Me to their even more adorable patterns RuMe had us at first sight. Yet, as we mentioned we wanted the perfect bag, aesthetically pleasing and the height of utility. Utility is where RuMe really got us hooked, big enough to hold a five gallon container of water, but structured enough to hold just a few items and not crumple up in the back seat, these bags are tops!!
So make some room for RuMe in your purse, your car, a kitchen drawer, or anywhere else you need help carrying anything in a jiff!
About RuMe Bags:
Affordable, stylish RuMe Bags are designed for daily use – and ReUse – in any situation:
- Grocery or mall shopping; as a gym, sports, diaper or beach bag; for après ski, picnics or overnighters; for laundry, farmer’s markets, work or as ReUseable gift bags.
- The comfortable handle is sized to carry over any shoulder – male or female – even while wearing a bulky winter coat!
RuMe Bags are designed and packaged following a strict no-waste philosophy – there’s no superfluous pouch or packaging. Up to three RuMe Bags can be rolled and tied together for simple, compact carrying and storage. RuMe Bags are small enough to fit in a purse or glove compartment – the patent pending enclosure system enables three bags to roll up to about the size of your cup of coffee.
RuMe Bags are made from 180 denier polyester, with water-resistant coating; the innovative box stitch design offers a structured environment for loading goods, while maintaining a flexible space for over-sized, bulky items.
By incorporating RuMe Bags into our everyday lives, we can do our part in reducing the estimated:
• 17 billion gallons of oil used annually to produce plastic bags
• 100 billion plastic bags Americans throw away after a single use
• And save more than a million birds and 100,000 marine mammals and sea turtles that die every year from eating or getting entangled in plastic
Why This Gets The Delight Seal of Approval:
We tested many to bring you one Delightful Must-Have today…
- RuMe Reusable Grocery Bags inspired by Fall in New York
- RuMe’s come in sets of 3: choose a set of 3 patterns (Greenwich, Hamptons, 5th Ave) or 3 solid colors (Plum, Mustard, Chocolate) - or all 6 for $54.50
- Patterns are printed on ALL sides!
- 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
- Double stitched seams means bags are extra sturdy for heavy loads
- Square sides and bottom
- Water resistant/machine washable
- Made in a South Korean Fair Trade Factory; a Colorado company
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- Gorgeous eco-friendly gift wrapping available $5
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Discuss this item (11 comments)
September 9th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE these colors especially the purple
September 9th, 2008 at 10:33 am
GORGEOUS!
September 9th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
These colors are my favorite. It’s great to get a well designed tote and in a lovely pattern. I’ve purchased the other sets as gifts but this will be my go-to style from now on!
September 9th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
They’re fantastic… so retro!
September 10th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Are these REALLY reusable shopping bags? I’ve never seen anything so pretty. I can’t wait to bring these to the store!
November 5th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
RuMes are the hippest, chicest, and most functional sustainable bags, hands-down! I’m using these for stocking stuffers AND as wrapping paper — two gifts in one, no waste!
February 13th, 2009 at 9:48 am
The reason I love these bags more than the other brands is the way they are constructed. They are like a grocery sack with the box-stitched bottom. I still carry my other bags with me but always pull out the RuMe bags at the check out counter because they hold so much more and when I put them in the back of my Van they stay upright so the groceries don’t spill all over the place by the time I get home! Just writing this out has made me realize I should just order another set and then, I’d have enough so I wouldn’t have to use the ones I don’t like. Besides, I’m sure I could find another use for them…not sure what but I’ll think of something!
February 20th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I worked in a boutique in Denver for years and had first pick of the new arrival of handbags-I got lots and lots and lots of handbags. Yet the only thing I carry now are Rume bags. So stylish and so many designs. I want them all. I now base my outfits around my Rume bags.
March 11th, 2009 at 5:01 am
I love these bags! I looked at a lot of different bags before I purchased and am so happy I went with RuMe. Each bag holds as much as two plastic grocery store bags or more, but they fold up so tiny. The box stitched shape is perfect for hoding a lot and keeping the bags from falling over in the car on the way home. They are very strong, the fabric is like an umbrella.
I keep them in my purse and use them everywhere I go. So great for to have on hand for places like Costco, the library, etc. where there are no bags. Plus, they are SO CUTE! Every checker & other shopper tells me how cute my bags are. I’m buying some more for gifts today!
May 8th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Very beautiful ,I love it!
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Took one bag to the store yesterday for the 1st time and got so many questions about it. I carry mine open and load it up as I go down the aisles. Once it’s heavy enough for me I check out. I unload it on the counter and the sales gal loads it back up. So easy and pretty. Luckily your web site address is easy enough for people to remember I just say “delight.com!”