# Organics-Infused Plastic Backpacks The lab.inc Backpack is Made with Ocean Waste and Bananas By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labinc-backpack References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/16/this-london-based-sustainability-start-up-is-building-urban-backpacks-out-of-ocean-waste-and-bananas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/labincbackpack/labinc-backpack?ref=3656sz) The lab.inc backpack is a sustainable accessory designed with unexpected materials in mind to make it a durable yet eco-friendly addition to the closet of any professional or student alike. The backpack is crafted using ocean-bound plastic thanks to a partnership with #tide Ocean SA, which gives the accessory a distinctly durable finish with waterproof properties and more. The backpack can also come with a strap crafted with Bananatex® material, which is waterproof as well, durable, sustainable and crafted entirely using the banana plant. The lab.inc backpack offers up to 21-liters of storage space and maintains a secure aesthetic that will make it well-suited for use by professionals or anyone else in need of a stylish way to keep essentials securely stowed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Using unconventional materials in crafting fashion items provides opportunities to disrupt the traditional fashion industry. - **Ocean Conservation:** Using ocean waste as a material choice for product manufacturing has potential to promote sustainability and reduce ocean pollution. - **Sustainable Backpacks:** There is a growing trend towards the creation of sustainable backpacks, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the backpack industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Clothing:** Eco-friendly fashion provides a potential market for companies that produce fashionable sustainable clothing items. - **Environmental Conservation:** Companies focused on eco-conservation should explore the potential of using waste material in product manufacturing. - **Backpack Manufacturing:** Companies that produce backpacks should tap into the sustainable backpack trend for innovation and to stay competitive in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Luxe Professional Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-30.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md) - [3D-Printed Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unltd-series.md) - [Sleek Sustainable Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md)