Why use single-use plastic bags when this eco-friendly alternative is available? Screen printed by hand, re-useable, long lasting, heavy duty, larger than average, 100% natural cotton shopping bags that fold up small when not in use.
			Freeset is a leading supplier of fair trade and ethical bags. Using recycled and natural materials, each bag tells a story of a journey to freedom. Custom made bags are also available and can provide the perfect ethical solution for your organisation. Freeset is an approved supplier with BAFTS.
			Onya Bags aim is to be 'The Plastic Bag Alternative', with a range of bags which focus on reducing the need for and impact of the single use plastic bags. Made from Parachute material they stow away in they own pouches, which you keep 'On ya' to be unfurled when a bag is needed with out the need for plastic bags. Onya bags has developed a selection of innovative and practical solutions to reduce social and environmental impacts, ranging from shopping bags and dog mess to rucksacks and fruit and veggies bags. In the UK we currently waste over 17.5 billions plastic bag. Onya Bags aims is to help reduce this.
			BindiBazar retails and wholesales fashionable, handmade, fair trade wallets, totes, handbags, shoulder and messenger bags made from recycled plastic carrier bags collected by the urban poor of Delhi, India. They wholesale to many shops across the UK and are even selling in the US! They're looking to wholesale to more shops across the UK so please contacted them! They also retail and wholesale fair trade Indian Jute shoppers, totes and handbags, all with FREE Postage. Check out their great looking range of recycled plastic wallets and bags at www.bindibazar.co.uk
			Lolijo Pixi is a newly started company selling bags made from fairly traded 100% organic cotton. They feel very strongly that we can all work together to help save this planet. By buying their bags and using them over and over, you are demonstrating your support. Their distinctive, modern designs are stylish and practical. They are aimed at a new category of a more thoughtful consumer - one with a conscience.
			This rock ‘n roll, eco friendly brand uses the finest leather by-products to create the hottest accessories label around. You may have seen their electric car buzzing around the west end. With a boutique on Carnaby Street, Concessions in Topshop and Selfridges as well as being stocked in thousands of the coolest stores internationally, Britain’s number 1 accessory brand has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Jocasi focus not only on the product they create, but the positive impact on those who are associated along the way. They have vastly improved the living conditions of many of the local people by insisting on paying excellent wages and creating exceptional working conditions in their workshop and factories in Indonesia.(see videos online www.jocasi.com)
			adila (just & fair) launched their internet boutique of Fashion Accessories, Bags, Interiors and Art, July 2006. The idea was simple, combine ethical production and fair trade practices with innovative, exciting design. Traditional skills have been applied to discarded materials such as paper, plastic and cotton to create contemporary, functional, unique, funky well designed products. The first adila collection has been personally sourced from township, farm and community projects based in South Africa. Working only with producers and designers who adhere to fair trade and ethical production. adila (just & fair) is a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and a recognised fair trade importer.
			Etiko Fair Trade is an internet retailer offering a wide selection of stylish, high quality and great value Fair Trade Bags and Accessories. All of their goods are sourced from BAFTS registered importers and wholesalers, so they can be sure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in the production of the Bags, Hats, Scarves, Belts, Sarongs, Bandanas and Gloves that they sell. Their ethical approach to business means that they always treat their customers and suppliers with respect and honesty which means that you should be delighted when dealing with them.
			SKYLOTUS ‘meaningful merchandise’ offers ethically and fairly traded gorgeous YOGA MAT BAGS from the Himalayan foothills of Kashmir, where a group of gifted women artisans cut, sew and embroider these stunning yoga bags. By making a meaningful purchase with SKYLOTUS not only do you acquire something sacred, you also help to support the economic empowerment of this group of women who in turn are enabled to feed, clothe and educate their children. Fairly traded for the ethical consumer, SKYLOTUS brings the rare and unique handicrafts of Kashmir to your door and into your home via our online shop. An exquisite selection of sustainable soft suede, hand embroidered bags are also available.
			Eka is a fairtrade brand that is committed to producing high quality, lovely accessories for the concientious buyer. Handmade in Auroville India, where the proceeds from trade go to develop the town and surrounding landscape.
			Arthaa provide a range of ethically traded, eco-friendly products, made by a co-operative in South India. Range includes bags, made from jute, canvas and hand woven silk, and hand made paper items, such as notelets, gift bags and books. They can also custom make items to order, such as business cards or wedding invitations. Proceeds go towards ensuring that the people who make the products earn a fair and sustainable income. BAFTS registered supplier.
			Many Tribes stock Fair Trade clothing and accessories from well known brands such as People Tree as well as the quirkier independents from around the world. Choose from a beautiful range of silk dresses, organic cotton and handwoven pieces, leather pocket belts, natural fibres and leather handbags, and stunning jewellery. Shop online or visit their outlet in Brighton.