Recycled - repurposed bag What stands out with these funky recycled bags are the attractive fish illustrations and the bright colours. They are a great example of repurposed material that have been made into fashionable bags. The collection is not just limited to one style of bag, there are many in the range including:

Recycled Cosmetic Purse, Recycled Document Case, Recycled Tote, Recycled Purse, and Recycled Zipped Shopper.

They are all made well and are a Fair Trade Production. This means that the sale money creates sustainable opportunities by way of fair wages and safe working conditions. This in turn empowers Cambodian woman for a more meaningful future. Often these woman are victims of abuse.

As these bags are made from former fish feed backs they have been recycled and repurposed into groovy fashionable and highly items.

You can Buy these Recycled Bags from this online shop

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Shopping Bags

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Buying one of these groovy bags is best alternative to landfilling, polluting plastic shopping bags.

These Envirosax bags are extremely lightweight, very portable, and even waterproof. They are very spacious and have re-enforced seems to make sure you don’t have a splitting moment.

I also love the patterns on this bag and other in the range, they are kind of retro but with a modern twist.

The sling over strap is also a good wide cut so if you happen to have your bag loaded up it does not rip into your skin and make you loose feeling in your arms.

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Recycled Candy Wrapper Purse

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I love these colour little gems, they remind me of Indian inspired design, so bright and busy, they will stand out anywhere.

Perfect for a casual look, maybe jeans, the bright contrasting colours set amongst a dark blue Jeans colour would be perfect.

There are many in the range, see below for links. These are all one-of-a-kind handbags and made from repurposed candy wrapper, soda labels, and many other discarded packaging that has now got a new life as a uber trendy handbag. All hand made in Mexico and Peru. Check out the cheap pricing!

Click on the styles below to view all available colors.
JUMBO Pouch $22- $26
 JUMBO Every/Any $28- $32
Every/Any - $38
 JUMBO Small Clutch - $48
 JUMBO Shoulder Bag $48 - $54
 Small Clutch - $ 60
 Diva Clutch - $58
Envelope - $ 90
 Botero - $118
 Ultra - $118
 Small Portfolio - $138
 Medium Portfolio - $160
 Large Portfolio - $188

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