# Upcycled Industrial Netting Bags The Easy Breezy Eco-Friendly Bags are Ideal for Commuters By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-bag References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/easy-breezy-eco-friendly-messenger-bag/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742860357/the-easy-breezy-messenger-bag-for-everybody-all-th) Taking [industrial netting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio) and transforming it into a [fashionable messenger bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag), the Easy Breezy eco-friendly bags are designed to be a more sustainable solution to keeping your essentials with you at all times. The Easy Breezy bags are crafted from netting by Cambodians who are disenfranchised to ensure they have a stable job and quality working conditions to rely on. The bags come in a wide array of different colors and, thanks to the industrial nature of the materials used, will provide water resistance and years of use. The Easy Breezy eco-friendly bags act as a [sustainable fashion choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection) that also provide jobs to those who might not have access to consistent work to support themselves and their families. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Industrial Material Into Fashionable Bags:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create sustainable fashion items by upcycling industrial materials such as netting for bags. - **Enabling Job Opportunities for Disadvantaged Communities:** Businesses can create job opportunities for disenfranchised communities by using them in the production process of sustainable products. - **Providing Eco-friendly Alternatives for Everyday Items:** Businesses can create eco-friendly solutions for everyday use items such as bags that serve a dual purpose of looking good and being functional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of using upcycled industrial materials to create sustainable and fashionable products. - **Social Enterprise:** Social enterprises can create job opportunities for disenfranchised communities by partnering with them in producing eco-friendly products such as bags. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Businesses can cater to the growing market of environmentally conscious consumers by producing eco-friendly products such as bags made from upcycled industrial materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md)