# Fair Trade Accessories Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India By Danielle Levy | Published 2009-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-handmade-leather-india References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/) & [goodforall.eu](http://www.goodforall.eu/home.html) 'My Paper Bag' was designed by Ramon Middelkoop of Rotterdam. It is made from [100% leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-bag), is vegetable tanned and produced by the Fair Trade Certified Crafts Resource Center in Calcutta. The bag is a [Cradle 2 Cradle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-labo) (C2C) certified product, meaning if you don’t want 'My Paper Bag' anymore, you can return it and receive 10% off the purchase of another product when purchasing from the site. This is an act of sustainability, so that all raw materials are re-used and put to good use. All C2C products are Fair Trade certified and ecological. This bag and other fantastic [socially responsible products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope) are available on Goodforall.eu, a store based in the Netherlands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Sustainable Leather Products:** More products made from sustainable and eco-friendly leather are likely to be developed in the future. - **Fair Trade Certification:** More companies are likely to adopt fair trade certification practices in their supply chains. - **Circular Economy:** More companies are likely to adopt circular economy principles into their business models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories market is likely to see a rise in products made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms are likely to feature and prioritize fair trade certified products. - **Retail:** Retailers are likely to adopt circular economy principles in their supply chains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Genuine Leather Fashion Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-bag.md)