The Muji bag

In my sermonizing about the evils of plastic bags, I practice what I preach by carrying my foldable Muji bag. This nylon sac expands to the size of a regualr plastic shopping bag, while when folded, is as small as a Nano. It’s big and strong enough to hold a melon, yet light enough to be unnoticeable in my purse. Made of material that is not unlike that of an umbrella, it’s waterproof and machine washable. Folding it back up into its pouch is a bit of a pain, and requires origami-like skills, but even loose, it squishes down small. It’s, quite simply, a godsend.