The other day, the Ministry of the Environment announced that it would make it mandatory to charge for plastic shopping bags (prohibition of free distribution) with the aim of reducing plastic waste. There are already paid supermarkets, but it seems that it will become commonplace to have more "eco bags (shopping bags)" in the future.


However, there are many people who do not want to spend so much money on eco-bags. In such a case, after all Hundred yen store! This time, I investigated three types of eco-bags from the 100-yen shop "Daiso".

Anyway compact!

First of all, a "deep U-shaped shopping bag" that you can buy for 100 yen (excluding tax, the same applies below). The point is that it can be stored in the palm of your hand when not in use, making it easy to carry around even in a business bag or small bag.


The size when unfolded is about the largest shopping bag in a supermarket. It's unreliable if it's a bulk buying level for a large family, but it's just the right size for people who always need only one bag.


As long as it has creases, it can be easily folded and stored. There is also a ring for the storage bag so you don't have to worry about losing it. The hooks provided are hard and the material is thin polyester, which is a little caught, but 100 yen is enough quality. I had the impression that many designs were for women.

Firmly thick & with carabiner

Next is a product called "shopping bag (with carabiner)". The price is doubled to 200 yen. With a carabiner that is easy to put on and take off from the tote bag or backpack, there is no need to worry about losing the storage bag and bag. The simple plain design is also recommended for men.


The size is about the same as the big shopping bag, but the fabric is thicker and firmer. Since the storage bag becomes a pocket, you can store receipts and coupons.

Tote type on days when there is a lot of shopping

The last is a tote bag type "shopping bag (English logo)". This is also a 200 yen product that can be stored compactly, and it is easy to fold it because it is just put together with a flap at the end.




The size is W46 x H39 x D11 cm, and it has a large capacity that can hold about 4 2L PET bottles. I am grateful that it has a long handle and can be hung on my shoulder.


There is no point in forgetting to carry an eco-bag in the first place, so is it the best merit to fold them compactly? I want to get into the habit of carrying it around from now on.