The recycled plastic shoulder bag is super cute helps to clean up about 25 shopping-size plastic bags. Made of durable crocheted recycled plastic in black and blue coloring, each is fully functional as well as beautifully hand crafted. Measures about 9" x 9" with two 24" shoulder straps. Most purses are blue and black in color.

Each item includes the name of the woman who created it. Read more about this amazing women's cooperative at The Njau Website.

The recycled plastic cosmetic bag is an amazing way to recycle 20-25 bags and provide vital income for women in rural Gambia. Made of durable crocheted recycled blue and black plastic shopping bags. Zips at top, loop for charm or keychain.

Approximate size is 8" h x 10" w, and is perfect for traveling - bags are easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.

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The recycled plastic coin purse is the cooperative’s signature item, and each purse helps to clean up about 10 shopping-size plastic bags. Made of durable crocheted recycled plastic in an assortment of bright colors, each has a zip closure and is fully functional as well as beautifully hand crafted. Approx. size is 5" x 4".

Most purses are black, blue, or pink depending on the plastic they receive to recycle. You can indicate at least one of the colors and we will try to match your preferences.

This unique eco friendly clutch bag is made in Mexico from foil candy wrappers. You can still small the slight fragrence of the candy that first occupied the packaging. With this bag you can be both trendy and socially responsible. These bags are produced and purchased under Fair Trade conditions. They are very sturdy with a zipper closure. This purse is 8.5 inches by 7 inches deep.

Sturdy, navy canvas tote fits all of your books and supplies in its pockets. Detailed colorful embroidery showcases children all over the world uniting as one.

16” straps. Purse measures 12” x 15” x 6”.

Handmade by a fair trade cooperative of women in Guatemala, Central America.

This unique eco friendly clutch bag is made in Mexico from foil candy wrappers. You can still small the slight fragrence of the candy that first occupied the packaging. With this bag you can be both trendy and socially responsible. These bags are produced and purchased under Fair Trade conditions. They are very sturdy with a zipper closure. This purse is 9.5 inches by 4 inches deep.

Hours of beautiful hand embroidery has gone into this piece of functional art. Folds with two inside pockets to fit standard checkbooks. Measures approx 7.5" w x 3.75" h when folded.

Colors and styles vary, but all are vibrant and feature traditional Mayan colors as shown in the photograph.

Your purchase supports higher wages for these talented women of Guatemala.

These bags are made from recycled foil juice bags in the Philippines. This example is a shoulder bag with a fabric strap and a zip closure. It measures 11 by 4 by 8.5 inches. These bags are fun unique and environmentally conscious.

Chaguar is a thorny fibrous plant similar to the yucca. The Wichi Indians of Northern Argentina harvest the chaguar, manually peel and clean the plant and beat it to soften it. THe weaver then separates the fiber by hand. Natural dyes made from roots, fruits, seeds, leaves, and bark are used to dye the fiber before the weaver, using wooden needles, weaves the chaguar fabric into patterns from nature including armadillo, snakeskin, and jaguar fur. The bag is approx. 10 by 9 inches with a 40 inch long woven strap. This bag has a zipper.