Review by Michael Smith
Envirosax, the original designer reusable bag – since 2004
Envirosax were the first modern day reusable shopping bags available that could be packed small enough to be carried for he “just in case” shopping spree, while still being large enough and strong enough to carry a considerable amount of stuff.
They have been the first designer reusable bags available to buy in stores, and Envirosax have been around since 2004 and that would mean well before anyone else was even thinking of using reusable shoppers, especially as regards to protecting the environment.
Envirosax reusable bags are indeed very nice and useful shoppers and those that are made from polyester come in a variety of colors, including camouflage. The latter, I guess, for those that want to hide their groceries in the woods. Just joking.
Envirosax bags are made through a company-owned manufacturer. Fair trade and fair wages is an issue in Third World countries, but the manufacturer for Envirosax has met all fair trade guidelines. At Envirosax they deal directly with the manufacturer and therefore there are no middlemen and there are no children, for instance, employed in the factories in China.
Aside from the lighter and cheaper polyester bags there are also 100% cotton ones in the range of Envirosax. Those, however, do not pack as small as do the polyester ones, nor do they come in as many colors.
Envirosax reusable bags are totally safe to carry food. Before using a reusable bag to carry your shopping, especially your groceries, you should ensure that it has been tested to show that it is safe to do so.
The original home of the Envirosax bags is on the Australian Gold Cost and the bags have all undergone food migration safety tests conducted by the Australian Government National Measurement Institute. The samples from the bags were extracted in accordance with AS2070-1999 “Plastics materials for food contact use”. The test results indicated full compliance with the AS2070-1999.
Envirosax reusable shopping bags (and they can be used for other things aside from shopping) come in many colors and many types, to list them all would be a bit too much.
The polyester bags are able to carry at least 20kg (which equals a little over 40lbs – for our non-metric cousins) and I personally would not ever wish to carry that kind of load in my hands or on the shoulder;; the handles are large enough to be looped over one shoulder.
The retail for the polyester version of the Envirosax bags was given as Euro 7.50 for a single bag or the Graphic, Greengrocer or Kids series. The organic series are somewhat more expensive.
Viewed from all angles those Envirosax bags are great and a good investment in the future of our Planet. So, don't delay, get your Envirosax bag today!
© M Smith (Veshengro), February 2009
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Envirosax – Product Review
