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‘My Reusable Bag Makes Me Better Than You' For Fierce Shoppers

— June 9, 2009 — Eco
Showing off how eco-friendly you are is cool, but only if it's in a 'friendly' way.

This shopping bag, called and labelled “My Reusable Bag Makes Me Better Than You,” has a certain mean streak to it, although it is pretty hilarious.

This faux canvas bag lets people know that using a reusable tote makes people superior to those who use paper or plastic bags.

Implications - As a direct result of the environmental movement, companies are met with the opportunity to create green products, which will be instantly favored by eco-conscious consumers. If businesses have not already considered incorporating green touches into their product design, they should make products that are explicit in their eco-mindedness, because part of the allure is the image that these types of products convey,

Trend Themes

  1. Eco-shaming Accessories — Opportunity for companies to create eco-shaming accessories, humorously pointing out environmentally unfriendly habits.
  2. Explicit Green Design — Opportunity for companies to make products that are explicit in their eco-mindedness, conveying environmental responsibility through product design.
  3. Friendly Eco-competition — Opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly products that foster friendly competition amongst consumers.

Industry Implications

  1. Retail — Retailers can incorporate humor and friendly competition into eco-friendly products.
  2. Fashion — Designers can create eco-shaming accessories to promote sustainability in fashion.
  3. Consumer Goods — Manufacturers can enhance product design to be more explicit in their eco-mindedness.
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