RuMe produces functional, affordable and responsible products for the environmentally and socially-conscious consumer that can easily be incorporated into their daily lives, empowering them to make choices that benefit them, their community and the planet.

RuMe Responsibility

Rights
We will always produce our products in countries that have codified labor laws with strict enforcement of human rights and environmental standards.

Universality
RuMe stands for ReUseMe. That's why our products are designed to be multi-functional so each of us can eliminate waste by providing a permanent, long-lasting alternative to "single use" products.

Manufacturing
We produce only the highest quality reusable bags, with strong, durable, machine-washable fabric, and box-stitched sides and bottom. Our goal is complete transparency; that's why we chose to produce our products in a developed country, proving an affordable, quality product can be produced without sacrificing our core values on labor and environmental standards.

Environment
The environment is not just trees and oceans, but every one of us. We all play a role in improving the natural and human environment with the choices we make – from using a reusable product to only partnering with factories that provide safe working conditions. Our margins may be less than our competitors because we don't have the lowest labor costs, but it's a sacrifice we’re willing to make.

More on Fair Trade

RuMe's premier product, the reusable RuMe bag, is designed and packaged following a no-waste philosophy, so there is no superfluous packaging or waste. Most importantly, all RuMe products are designed in the U.S. and manufactured in South Korea in a government certified Fair Trade Factory that incorporates policies and standards that include, but are not limited to:

• A fair, living wage for all factory employees (2007 per capita GDP of South Korea is estimated at USD $24,600 per year by the CIA Fact Book).
• Employees have ample meal breaks, are not obligated to work overtime without proper compensation and may unionize if they choose.
• The factory is modern, clean, well lit and has emergency protocols in place.

RuMe's manufacturing partner in South Korea belongs to the Fair Trade Commission.