# Incentive Eco Totes Bags of Change Offers a Customer Rewards with Purchase of Reusable Tote By Erin Fox | Published 2013-02-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bags-of-change References: [bagsofchange](http://www.bagsofchange.co.uk/) & [bagsofchange](http://www.bagsofchange.co.uk/bags/) Within the past four years, the world has seen a large change when it comes to the use and production of plastic bags, and Bags of Change creates [reusable totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes) to better the environment with a spin. These sustainable and ethically produced bags help promote local shopping and organic growth. Each item is composed of [organic cotton, hemp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) and rubber from the Seringeros Indians of the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-lotus-scented-poop-bags). These totes are created through fair trade methods and boast as a fashionable accessory to any outfit. As for the loyalty scheme, with purchase of one of the totes you are able to take advantage of discounts available at 70 different retailers. With presentation of the tote, one can save big at the next trip to the grocery or clothing store. **Contact Information** Bags of Change [website](http://www.bagsofchange.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Bags:** Creating reusable totes to better the environment and promote local shopping. - **Fair Trade Fashion:** Producing totes through fair trade methods, using organic materials sourced from indigenous communities. - **Loyalty Programs:** Offering discounts at multiple retailers with the purchase of a reusable tote bag. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to partner with sustainable bag manufacturers and offer loyalty incentives. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore fair trade collaborations in producing stylish and ethically made accessories. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity to support eco-friendly initiatives by adopting and promoting the use of reusable totes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-ocean1.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md) - [Reusable Bag Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-rental-program.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-x-lulu-guinness-tote.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md)