# Eco-Chic Footwear Dacca Boots Are Made From Plastic Bags By Pearl | Published 2009-01-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-footwear-made-from-plastic-bags-dacca-boots References: [stylefrizz](http://stylefrizz.com/200901/make-a-difference-wear-eco-boots-recycled-plastic-bags/) & [botasdacca.blogspot](http://botasdacca.blogspot.com/) Chilean industrial design student Camila Labra’s collection of footwear made from [recycled plastic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag) are not only great for the environment but stylish as well. They are definitely practical because the [boots are waterproof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot)! The lightweight boots are made from multiple layers of the plastic fused together for strength and yet provide flexibility. For walking comfort, the interior of the [footwear is lined](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers) with quilted cotton fabric. Each pair costs $45. The designer named her custom order collection after the Bangladeshi capital of Dacca (Dhaka) because it was once inundated with plastic bags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Footwear:** The trend of sustainable footwear presents opportunities for businesses to create innovative, eco-friendly designs. - **Recycled Materials:** Using recycled materials, such as plastic bags, in footwear manufacturing opens up possibilities for companies to develop unique and environmentally-conscious products. - **Functional Fashion:** The intersection of fashion and functionality in footwear, like waterproof boots made from plastic bags, allows for disruptive innovation and exploration of new materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of eco-chic footwear and incorporate sustainable practices into their product lines. - **Material Recycling:** The recycling industry can explore partnerships with footwear manufacturers to source and process recycled materials, contributing to a circular economy. - **Innovation in Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies have the opportunity to adopt new techniques and technologies to produce functional and sustainable footwear, like the Dacca boots made from plastic bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md)