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The Trashy Bags Africa Upcycled Tote Bag, measuring a roomy 34 x 32cm, provides ample space for your everyday essentials and more. Its classic design ensures that you can carry it to work, school, or shopping while making a fashion statement.
This sturdy tote bag is designed to withstand daily wear and tear. Each bag is handmade in Ghana from over 62 pieces of upcycled materials, including post-consumer plastic waste.
Carry your essentials with confidence, make a positive impact on our planet, and showcase your unique style. Upgrade your accessory and join us in the mission to create a cleaner and greener world, one tote bag at a time.
Plastic waste has become a big problem across Africa because of the lack of recycling initiatives and waste management infrastructure.
Through ingenuity and unwavering dedication, Trashy Bags pioneered a revolutionary approach to recycling. Every day, they collect thousands of discarded plastic bags from the streets, markets, and landfills, breathing new life into what was once considered worthless. These bags undergo a meticulous transformation, methodically washed, sorted, and transformed by skilled artisans into high-quality, eco-friendly products.
At Trashy Bags Africa, they are committed to fostering economic empowerment and social change. By providing employment opportunities to local artisans, many of whom are women and youth, we're not just creating jobs – we're nurturing talent, building skills, and catalysing sustainable development from the ground up.
Every purchase not only reduces waste but also directly supports the livelihoods of those who craft these one-of-a-kind treasures.
Standard delivery charge to most UK postcodes is £2.99, with free delivery for orders over £50.
Your order will arrive within 3-5 working days, unless otherwise stated on the product page.
Please note: Some large items may incur a surcharge if they’re being delivered to a remote postcode. For more information, please contact our customer service team at 0800 3287795 or onlineshop@barnardos.org.uk.
Please note that larger items, including most furniture, may take slightly longer to arrive. You will be contacted by a specialist 2-man delivery service to arrange a convenient time and day.
Find out how Barnardo's supports people leaving the care system for the first time. Your Purchase Matters.