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BASURA BAGS - LARGE TOTE / GROCERY BAG
Basura Bags - Large Tote / Grocery Bag
Made from recycled juice packs by a women's co-op in the Philippines
Saves non-biodegradable juice containers from landfills
Each one is unique
Makes a
great, one-of-a-kind gift
Dimensions: 12"H x 15"L x 8"W
Colorful, handmade & each one is unique!
Note: Basura bags are handmade using colorful recycled juice containers to form cool, one-of-a-kind styles. While the pictures on our site will give you the general look and feel, the bags produced vary in color – they are all great looking and the variety is one of the things we love about them!
Basura Large Tote / Grocery Bags are made in the Philippines by a women's cooperative, utilizing used juice containers. These containers are purchased through a network of local school children. Indestructible and non-biodegradable by nature, foil juice packs clog landfills, fields and streets throughout the Philippines. Using clever designs that combine the material's strength & brilliant colors, the co-op helps keep the environment clean via this very cool method of recycling.
About Basura Bags
Basura Bags come from a women’s co-op in the Philippines that set up a Livelihood Project assisted by the local village council. With almost no capital, the women found a very clever way to support themselves.
Every day, children from the local schools collect over 50,000 used drink containers, called doy packs, then sell them to the co-op. The bags are sanitized and the women sew them together into attractive, durable bags.
Unlike most third world factory workers toiling away in sweatshops, these women are entrepreneurs and shareholders. They work for themselves and have a positive impact on their community and, at the same time, they encourage environmentalism.
Fact
It's estimated that millions of juice containers get thrown in the trash everyday in the Philippines.
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GECKO TRADERS - RECYCLED WAVE TOTE
Gecko Traders - Recycled Wave Tote
100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia
Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia
Lasts a lifetime – constructed with material prized for its strength & durability
Fully certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member
Stylish – brings fair trade into the fashion world
Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike
Stands up on its own for easy packing
Available in limited edition prints/colors
Dimensions:
14" H x 22.5" W x 8" D
Handles: 12" loop
Featured Pick - In Style December Gift Guide
Handcrafted... long lasting - TreeHugger.com
Look chic at the farmers' market - Self
Like this bag? Also see:
Recycled XL Koren Bag
Recycled Market Bag
Once used for carrying commodities in Southeast Asia, the rice & feed bags used to create these one-of-a-kind pieces have been 100% recycled into a new life as stylish shopping totes. Each is skillfully crafted in small batches by a fully certified Fair Trade Co-op in Cambodia. Constructed with tough as nails material, details include box stitching at stress points, padded handles & four exterior pockets for loose items. All bags feature authentic prints & colorful dyes that will beautifully fade with wear. Recycled Wave Tote holds about double the volume of a standard paper grocery bag: also great as a carry-all for around town or travel tote.
One-of-a-kind style: because these bags are handmade in small quantities, please be aware that certain colors may occasionally be unavailable and original prints will vary from bag to bag. The pictures on our site are meant to show the general look and we think you'll love the unique variety of each recycled bag as much as we do.
Cool Fact
Fair Trade Certified products guarantee a living wage to people in developing countries. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled / economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households. This translates into a better life for many who have been disabled from polio or landmine injury, or pulled from brothels & taught a trade. Produced under the Fair Trade Certified label, these creations bring fair trade into the fashion world while helping people across the world improve their lives.
Handmade in Cambodia
Fully certified Fair Trade Federation member
Spot clean / air dry
Imported by Gecko Traders
Colors may transfer to fabric / skin; avoid contact with chlorine & sunscreen
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GECKO TRADERS - RECYCLED XL KOREN BUCKET BAG
Gecko Traders - Recycled XL Koren "Bucket" Bag
100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia
Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in
Cambodia
Lasts a lifetime – constructed with material prized for its strength & durability
Fully certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member
Stylish – brings fair trade into the fashion world
Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike
Stands up on its own for easy packing
Available in limited edition prints/colors
Dimensions:
17" H x 12" Diameter
9" loop handle
Like this bag? Also see:
Recycled Wave Tote
Recycled Market Bag
The XL Koren Bag is one of the biggest bags we offer - clever bucket shape creates an extra roomy interior. Unlined and super durable. Its heavy-duty construction provides another benefit: these shopping bags can stand on their own to facilitate easy loading. Fits 2-3 times what a standard paper grocery bag can hold.
Once used for carrying commodities in Southeast Asia, the rice & feed bags used to create these one-of-a-kind pieces have been 100% recycled into a new life as stylish shopping totes. Each is skillfully crafted in small batches by a fully certified Fair Trade Co-op in Cambodia. Constructed with tough as nails material, details include box stitching at stress points. All bags feature authentic prints & colorful dyes that will beautifully fade with wear.
One-of-a-kind style: because these bags are handmade in small quantities, please be aware that certain colors may occasionally be unavailable and original prints will vary from bag to bag. The pictures on our site are meant to show the general look and we think you'll love the unique variety of each recycled bag as much as we do.
Cool Fact
Fair Trade Certified products guarantee a living wage to people in developing countries. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled / economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households. This translates into a better life for many who have been disabled from polio or landmine injury, or pulled from brothels & taught a trade. Produced under the Fair Trade Certified label, these creations bring fair trade into the fashion world while helping people across the world improve their lives.
Handmade in Cambodia
Fully certified Fair Trade Federation member
Spot clean / air dry
Imported by Gecko Traders
Colors may transfer to fabric / skin; avoid contact with chlorine & sunscreen
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View the product on saiproducts.com
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