Patchy matchy bag: eco-fashion for a sustainable world

Recycling has many benefits, which can be characterized by the three pillars of sustainability, namely the environment, the social, and the economic. Reusing materials instead of extracting and creating new ones not only saves energy but also prevents the production of toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases. Recycling encourages the development of eco-friendly practices and boosts its commitment. Our award-winning product called “Re-bag” is a product created from broken hardcover files which are then transformed into an attractive and functional tote bag, weaving creativity into the creation. The desire to progressively be innovative has also led us to expand our ideas in designing bags using old scarf and shawls. We up-cycle the old scarves and shawls to be transformed into functional women’s bags. In the meantime, with the aim of recycling global resources and reducing waste, our group is gradually reviewing used materials to be transformed into useful products. The new version of our creation is called Patchy Matchy Bag, a limited-edition women’s bag with its great details to embody the wearer’s character. Although our effort might be considered as little steps, it is nonetheless navigating towards the bright side as it reconstructs our recycling behavior and attitudes. We very much hope that our actions will raise awareness in our communities, in which they can see us materialize the benefits of recycling the environment as well as the economy at different scales, both locally and globally