Description
Description
Every one of these shopper bags starts life as an advertising banner on a Johannesburg street. Instead of sending that tough, colourful material to landfill, the Upcycle team cuts, stitches, and transforms it into a bag built for years of everyday use. As a result, no two bags are ever the same, and yours carries a bold, one-of-a-kind design that nobody else owns.
The zero waste movement is growing fast, and these bags let you live it out loud. Because they replace single-use plastic on every shopping trip, they make a visible, practical statement about the future you want to support.
Made from repurposed banner material
We craft each bag from repurposed advertising banners. This polyester-based fabric is lightweight, water-resistant, and quick-drying, so it handles rainy days, wet groceries, and beach trips with ease. Furthermore, the printed colours are fade-resistant, which means your bag keeps its vibrant character wash after wash. Reinforced stitching and strong handles carry heavy loads, and the bag folds flat when you are done, so it slips easily into a handbag, car door, or backpack.
Stitched with purpose
Upcycle puts skills development at the heart of its work. The team trains its members in climate awareness, entrepreneurship, and quality craftsmanship, and every bag sold turns waste material into real income and growing skills. When you buy one, you support skilled makers, keep useful material out of landfill, and help build sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
Kind to the planet
Banner material takes years to break down in landfill. By giving it a second life, each bag diverts durable fabric from the waste stream, cuts demand for virgin plastic and synthetic textiles, and lowers the carbon footprint tied to producing and disposing of new material. In addition, every use replaces yet another plastic shopping bag. It is circular economy thinking you can carry on your shoulder.
Make it your own
We also offer full customisation. Add your company logo for eco-friendly corporate gifts, or work with us on a personal design, and we will bring your vision to life. Contact us with your requirements, and we will create a bag tailored just for you.
Foldable, washable, endlessly reusable, and genuinely unique, this bag makes a thoughtful sustainable gift and a hardworking everyday companion.
Details
- Materials: Upcycled polyester-based advertising banner material; reinforced stitching and strong handles
- Size (large shopper): 50 cm wide x 45 cm high
- Care: Machine washable; quick-drying;
- Design: Patterns and colours vary; every bag is one of a kind
- Customisation: Logos and custom designs available on request
- Price: This may vary depending on the quantity or style
Contact us
Looking for sustainable waste management solutions, recycling services, or upcycling initiatives in South Africa? The team is here to help.
Contact Mark for more information, partnership opportunities, or to discuss the best waste diversion and recycling options for your business or organisation.
📧 Email: admin@craftycorner.co.za or contact us
Visit Our Johannesburg Shop
Our shop is conveniently located in Greymont, Johannesburg, where we promote sustainable living, recycling, and waste reduction through innovative upcycling solutions.
📍 Address: 172 Long Road, Greymont, Johannesburg, South Africa
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