Description
Shwe Shwe Tote Bags
As more people seek ‘Zero Waste’ solutions, our Shwe Shwe Shopper Bags offer a chic, eco-friendly alternative. They promote sustainable fashion while turning every shopping trip into a responsible choice for the planet.
Lead by example with this trendy, upcycled Shweshwe-style multipurpose bag!
Material
We craft our upcycled fabric shopping bags from offcuts of iconic South African Shwe-Shwe fabric and unbleached cotton. We pair the vibrant Shwe Shwe patterns with durable cotton fabric in white, beige, navy, and black. Our team upcycles cotton into stylish and functional shopper bags.
We also offer customization!
You can provide your own materials, making each bag unique and personal. We can brand these bags with your company’s logo or custom designs.
Upcycle provides customizable options to match your needs. Contact us with your requirements, and we’ll create a bag tailored just for you.
Description
These lightweight, eye-catching shopper bags make sustainable shopping effortless. You can easily fold and machine-wash them for repeated use. We line them for extra strength, ensuring the upcycled Shwe-Shwe fabric remains stylish and durable. Ideal as eco-friendly gifts or multipurpose bags, they seamlessly blend fashion with sustainability. Lead by example and support an amazing eco-friendly cause while empowering talented sewing artisans.
Community Impact
At Upcycle, we focus on community development. Our skills development program teaches team members about climate change and entrepreneurship while equipping them with the skills to create these beautiful and practical products. When you choose our shopper bags, you invest in a high-quality, handmade item while empowering artisans and contributing to community growth. Upcycle transforms waste into livelihood opportunities, diverting waste from landfills and turning it into something meaningful.
Environmental Impact
Reusable shopping bags demonstrate how simple actions create a big environmental impact. Our upcycled fabric shopping bags help fight the harmful effects of single-use plastics and fabric waste. By reducing plastic production and keeping textiles out of landfills, they promote a more sustainable future. Every bag you choose helps lessen the environmental footprint of both plastic and fabric waste.
Contact: For more information or to discuss options contact winnie@upcycle.co.za
Visit our shop based in Johannesburg at 172 Long Road, Greymont.
If you would like to know what Upcycle as a company does and the way we help divert waste from landfill we would love for you to read more about us HERE
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