Upcycling Totes from recycled plastic, handmade and fair by Up-fuse in Cairo, Egypt.
Gundara is offering you here very original fair upcycling totes made from recycled plastic bags and organic cotton (vegan).
These totes are ethically made for your everyday "business", be it to work, exploring a new city, or enjoying a walk in the streets you like.
Materials Used:
- 30 upcycled plastic bags.
- No dyes added to the upcycled material.
- Each piece is unique because one can never find the same plastic bags again and so colors always vary
- Egyptian organic cotton certified by GOTS (for the lining)
- Comfortable cotton handles (don’t itch when you sweat!)
Product Features:
- Two inside pockets to keep your daily gadgets safe
- Every material used is either eco-friendly, ethically or sustainably produced in Egypt
This product supports:
- Nine young Egytians can with the help of Up-fuse continuing their professional training in the NGO Roh El Shabab
- Two women found a job helping to clean the plastic bags for further processing
- One tailor who is with the help of his work for Up-fuse can sustain his family
Brand
Up-fuse is a Cairo-based startup company that promotes a sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle.
Upfuse designs and produces bags with a design edge, made out of upcycled plastic bags and other environmentally friendly and locally produced materials. Every product is handmade with unique colors and patterns, carrying stories that connect our customers to our producers. In cooperation with local NGOs in Cairo Upfuse values social responsibility and transparency in production and working conditions while promoting the skills and talents of local artisans.
Upfuse's mission is to create sustainable fashion that supports local communities while raising awareness and decreasing waste; turning problems into opportunities.
