With the plastic bag ban just three days from taking effect, Kenyans are ditching the collection of plastic bags piled in their kitchens to search for effective alternatives.

Here’s six:

1. Bio Degradable Cassava

These are bags made from starch and cassava are a great alternative as they look exactly like normal plastic bags only they are 100% bio degradable.

2. Gunny Bags

Worry not, market days are sorted. Gunny bags or what are locally known as gunia made from fibre are an acceptable substitute for plastic bags.

3. Sisal Bags

Dump the plastics for a good ol’ kiondo. Made from sisal, these bags are ideal for carrying heavy items and they last for a very long time.

4. Tote bags

Market days just got fashionable. While totes are great for a Sunday out, they double up as great shopping bags.

5. Polypropylene bags

Big brands such as Nakumatt are already using these babies to pack shopping.

6. Paper bags

And the great news is, they come in amazing colours!