bundubags is a South African social enterprise that produce a line of handbags from recycled materials and 100% African print cotton. Handwoven, the bags are available in a range of striking pattern and boasts sustainable and fairly traded practices.
Founded in 2012, bundubags was created by a group of South African women who realized the social impact potential of the abundance of cargo strapping at their disposal.
While the bags maintain their sustainability and eco-friendly goals, they also serve to maintain the traditional weaving techniques of the region. Having started with a creative idea, bundubags endeavors to provide economic opportunity for women in Africa through its line of chic, contemporary designs.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Handbags
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and production methods that are eco-friendly and sustainable for the fashion industry.
- Social Enterprise
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create business models that prioritize social impact, such as providing economic opportunities for marginalized communities.
- Recycled Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce fashionable products using recycled materials to promote sustainability and reduce waste.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices into the fashion industry, from materials sourcing to manufacturing and distribution.
- Social Impact
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine business and social impact goals to create social enterprises that address societal challenges while generating revenue.
- Eco-friendly Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market products that are environmentally friendly, appealing to consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability and climate change.
