# Charitable Eco Bags The Market Bag for Apolis Activism Gives Back and Stays Green By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/market-bag References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2gyt8py) & [apolisactivism](http://www.apolisactivism.com/) The Market Bag for Apolis Activism was produced by Saidpur Enterprise, a nonprofit group from Bangladesh. The bag is handcrafted by female artisans, who used locally-grown golden jute and vegetable-tanned leather to put the bags together. The Market Bag was finished with a [waterproof lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag) and an interior pocket. This [eco and ethical bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection) will add a skip in your step the next time you [buy groceries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes). **Implications** - Everyday products that provide a way to be green-friendly are appealing to modern customers. Shoppers with fast-paced lifestyles desire items that complete an everyday task while preventing harm to the environment. Creating designs that offer both of these elements could help a company in growing their number of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating everyday products that are green-friendly appeals to modern customers and can grow a company's consumer base. - **Ethical Manufacturing:** Consumers value products that are handcrafted by artisans using locally-grown materials and ethical manufacturing processes. - **Conscious Consumerism:** Shoppers with fast-paced lifestyles are seeking items that complete everyday tasks while preventing harm to the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly and ethically manufactured products, attracting conscious consumers. - **Retail and Grocery:** Grocery stores can offer eco-friendly bags as part of their branding strategy, appealing to customers who prioritize sustainable choices. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Companies in the manufacturing sector can explore eco-friendly and ethical production processes to capitalize on the trend of conscious consumerism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Charitable Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-bag-and-giving-tag-program.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-ocean1.md)