# DIY Carrier Knapsacks The Plastic Bag Backpack is an Ingenious Way to Reuse Plastic Bags By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag-backpack References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pic-diy-backpack-made-from-plastic-bags.html) & [01mathery.tumblr](http://01mathery.tumblr.com/post/962293737) Although you may seem like a budding "bag lady" with this Plastic Bag Backpack, it is certainly one ingenious way to put this non-recyclable item to good use. You might illicit some unwanted stares, but you'll also be a walking billboard for eco-consciousness. 01Mathery offers visual step-by-step instructions on how to create the Plastic Bag Backpack. Keep in mind that there are some rather [stylish plastic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag) out there to use when undertaking this [eco-friendly project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plastic Bag Backpacks:** Opportunity to create sustainable and reusable backpacks from discarded plastic bags. - **Eco-friendly DIY Projects:** Rise of DIY projects that repurpose non-recyclable items into useful products. - **Visual Step-by-step Instructions:** Growing demand for detailed visual tutorials to assist with DIY projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Fashion:** Potential for innovative fashion brands that specialize in upcycling materials to create eco-friendly products. - **DIY Home Improvement:** Opportunity for DIY home improvement companies to provide step-by-step instructions and product suggestions for eco-friendly projects. - **Online Education:** Increasing market for online education platforms that offer detailed visual tutorials and guides for DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Ultra-Compact Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md)