Fair trade bag producers work with marginalised workers to help them overcome vulnerability and become economically self-sufficient. They aim to empower workers to become stakeholders in their own organisations and play a more active role in global markets, thereby achieving greater fairness and equality in international trade.
There are eco friendly, fair trade bags to cover every need - fashion bags, cotton bags, shopping bags, Jute bags, Fair Trade bags and recycled bags - all ethical, environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Did you know? Five trillion plastic bags are maunfactured globally each year! It takes around 1,000 years for a plastic bag to break down. In the process, toxic substances leak into the soil and enter the food chain. Approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die each year by ingesting plastic bags (source: Say No To Plastic Bags).
"Pollution should never be the price of prosperity." Al Gore, in a 2000 presidential-campaign speech
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. www.freesetbags.co.uk
Onya Innovations began by targeting the evil plastic bag with its clever alternative the bright and brilliant Onya Bag. With a whole range now under their belts backpacks, shoulder bags, fruit & veg bags, and bio-degradable dog-waste bags Onya has tackled the wider disposable culture. Onya now stocks reusable water bottles (the H2Onya is a big hit), reusable sandwich wrappers (the Wrap-N-Mat™) and reusable gift-wrap (Wrapsacks™).
**Stop Press** Onya Bags are now available made from rPET (recycled plastic bottles) everything is coming full circle! In order to change your behaviour you need the tools and theyre here to provide them. www.onyabags.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. www.lolijopixi.bigcartel.com/
Com Bio Products supplies 100% compostable products. Product range includes bags and liners made from 100% compostable potato starch, compostable tableware and fair trade organic cotton tote shoppers. Their products, where possible, are manufactured in the UK. Bags manufactured from Bioplast bioplastic, all bags meet the EN:13432 certification and can be used in both home composters and commercial composters. 100% compostable tableware and catering supplies. Products ranging from cutlery to takeaway containers, manufactured to be 100% compostable. CE marked pint and half pint cups - manufactured from PLA and completely compostable. Suitable for use in bars and restaurants, no need for measured pumps, each cup is marked 1/2 pint or 1 pint. Kitchen waste caddies, ideal for collecting food scraps for your home composter. www.comp-bio.co.uk
People Tree is the pioneer of Fair Trade and sustainable fashion for women and their range includes trendy and stylish bags for all occasions. Their products are made to the highest Fair Trade and environmental standards from start to finish and consistently prove that it is possible to wear stylish, exciting and affordable fashion, at the same time as respecting people and planet.
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. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Etiko-Fair-Trade
Smartbags provides clients a practical way to advertise their business. They make high-quality and environment-friendly bags that will showcase your company's logo. Their bags are perfect for carrying items around and will help raise brand awareness. www.smartbags.co.uk
Seasalt is an innovative, ethical family business based in Cornwall, England, and they are now the largest producer of Soil Association certified clothing in the world. Their range includes stylish, organically produced and fair trade bags.
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Nature's Boutique stocks the very best in natural and organic products, including a wide range of bags made from recycled and vegan materials. www.naturesboutique.com
Future Bags is a supplier of environmental friendly and re-usable bags included cotton, jute, woven pp, non-woven pp and paper. Their range of eco-friendly bags makes the ideal alternative to plastic carrier bags. All their bags are custom made and available in a range of sizes and finishes to suit your requirements. www.futurebags.co.uk
This eco friendly brand uses the finest leather by-products to create the hottest accessories label around. 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 workshops in Indonesia www.jocasi.com/