Bags Made From Recycled Materials That Are Stylish and Ethical

Discover some of the chicest totes and handbags made from recycled materials below. These labels have consciously designed their bags to be both stylish and good for the planet. They show us that there is no need to compromise on aesthetics when supporting sustainable and recycled fashion.

High-tech nylon, created from recycled plastic bottles, is used for most of the bags you see here. This fabric is water-resistant and lightweight, making these sustainable bags perfect for busy lifestyles.

Nylon isn't the only recycled textile used for these bags. The Paravel best-selling canvas duffel bag and weekender tote, pictured, are made using the label's signature Ecocraft Canvas which is created with a combination of recycled plastic water bottles and natural cotton fibre.

For a designer look, Italian brand Themoire's collection of clutch bags are made exclusively from a combination of reused, recycled, and biodegradable materials. A Themoire bag's lining, nylon thread, and packaging all use 100% recycled materials.

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ANDI

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ANDI

USA
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ANDI is an NYC-based brand making lightweight, waterproof bags from recycled plastic bottles. An ANDI bag puts form and function first to support women's busy lifestyles.

Bellroy

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Bellroy

Australia
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Bellroy, establishing a reputation for its slim wallets, offers multi-purpose and stylish bags for men and women that are reliable travel companions.

Day Owl

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Day Owl

USA
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Day Owl is a certified B-Corp making stylish and sturdy backpacks in innovative waxed canvas constructed from post-consumer recycled materials.

Kayu

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Kayu

USA
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Kayu is a Californian handbag brand born to cultivate traditional artisanal techniques in Asia. Find unique handmade bags painstakingly crafted over days using materials like straw and wood.

Paravel

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Paravel

USA
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Paravel is a sustainable luggage label upcycling millions of plastic bottles to create ultra-stylish and sturdy travel bags. Take your travel to the next level with personalization.

Rothy's

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Rothy's

USA
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Rothy's makes classic flat washable shoes and everyday bags from recycled plastic bottles. The brand uses 3D technology to knit its hard-wearing items from its signature thread.

THEMOIRè

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THEMOIRè

Italy
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THEMOIRè is a Milanese handbag brand with a mission to create beautiful pieces with a low environmental impact. The Italian label uses faux leather, eco fur, and recycled materials.

Vee Collective

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Vee Collective

Germany
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Vee Collective is a Berlin-based label creating lightweight 100% recycled nylon bags. The geometrical and minimalist VEE bags are sustainable, high-tech, and stylish.

Von Holzhausen

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Von Holzhausen

USA
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Von Holzhausen makes practical everyday bags from high-tech leather alternatives like bamboo and recycled plastic that are chic and luxurious.