# Double-Duty Shopping Bags The Hangbag Converts into a Practical Hanger By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangbag References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/sustainable_design/hangbags_give_shopping_bags_another_use_aside_from_taking_up_too_much_space_post_shopping_spree_25959.asp) Shopping bags, and bags in general, are so practical it is no surprise they exist in abundance; yet the Hangbag redefines their purpose once they are done with. Instead of chucking away the [disposable Hangbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag), which is already much more eco-friendly than the classic plastic bag, it can be converted into a hanger. Thus, the Hangbag serves a dual purpose that is still in line with its original one. Created by a team of designers based in India, the Hangbag essentially gives shopping bags another lease on life. With a few simple twists and folds, the Hangbag addresses two problems stated on Core77: "Over 1 billion paper shopping bags are used every year and only 1% end up in the recycle bin where they rightly belong. On the flip side, over 8 billion hangers are left to the landfills each year—with each hanger taking over 100 years to break down." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Shopping Bags:** Opportunity for creating innovative shopping bag designs that serve multiple purposes and have a positive environmental impact. - **Upcycling and Repurposing:** Potential for transforming everyday items into new, functional products, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Circular Economy Solutions:** Growing trend of finding innovative ways to extend the lifespan and utility of products, minimizing resource consumption and waste generation. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can explore new designs for reusable shopping bags that can be repurposed, attracting eco-conscious consumers. - **Product Design:** Designers can focus on creating innovative, multi-purpose products that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact. - **Waste Management:** Companies in the waste management sector can adopt strategies to promote upcycling and recycling, finding new uses for discarded materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchup.md) - [Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md)