# Trash Handbags 'Reclaimed Wreckage' Creates Fashion Out of Grocery Bags and Recyclables By Natasha Suter | Published 2010-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaimed-wreckage References: [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1301181) & [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=52999&op=new&body=2) 'Reclaimed Wreckage' loves the challenge of turning trash to treasure and creating a hobo chic fashion piece out of average household discards and recyclable materials. I was amazed when I found the featured bag and could not believe that something so stylish and fabulous could be created with [simple grocery bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollex). Sixty grocery bags strong and pulled tight with smooth black towing rope, Reclaimed Wreckage's handbag is made out of [100% recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio). Being intrigued I browsed around her shop and found [vinyl records, plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag) and seat belts transformed into the coolest accessories. You would never guess by looking at them what they were made of! Kudos to Reclaimed Wreckage for making the world a little greener and more stylish! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Fashion:** Turning trash to treasure in a sustainable way offers opportunities for innovative products and services. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** Designing bags and accessories made from recycled materials allows for creative expression and environmental stewardship. - **Recycling Innovation:** Thinking outside of the box and exploring new ways to transform ordinary waste into fashionable products inspires conceptual innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Innovative designers who seek to upcycle traditional materials into something new can revolutionize how we view sustainability in fashion. - **Sustainable Accessories Market:** The eco-friendly accessories market offers a unique opportunity to differentiate brands in an increasingly environmentally conscious world. - **Waste Management Industry:** Implementing new recycling technologies and practices can provide significant economic benefits while reducing waste going to landfills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Playful Statement Grocery Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollex.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md)