# Salvaged Roof Handbags These Stylish Bags Use Fabric Repurposed From the Old RCA Dome Ceiling By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-09-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvaged-roof References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/3063824/wanted/this-stylish-clutch-was-once-part-of-a-football-stadium) & [peopleup.org](http://www.peopleup.org/rca-dome) These stylish handbags are made out of salvaged roof materials, but not just from any ceiling -- the RCA Dome. When the [NFL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoperson-backpacking-tent) stadium underwent construction, the former home of the Indianapolis Colts had a significant amount of debris to deal with: fence wrap, old seats, roof fabric, teflon-coated fiberglass, vinyl banners and more. Indiana-based non-profit organization People for Urban Progress (PUP) led the effort to salvage and repurpose the roof fabric, diverting almost 13 acres of fiberglass from landfills to create [clutches, messenger bags and wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio). This project earned close to $70,000, which went to local designers as well as three different community structures, including the [Highland Vicinity Canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipp-north-carolina-public-schools) in Indianapolis. The salvaged roof materials are continually being used to create more bags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainably Repurposed Materials:** Opportunity for brands to utilize salvaged materials and create unique products. - **Circular Economy Fashion:** Potential for fashion industry to embrace circular economy principles by transforming waste into stylish accessories. - **Collaborative Sustainability Projects:** Growing trend of non-profit organizations partnering with designers and communities to create sustainable initiatives. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore using repurposed materials as a way to stand out and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunities for sustainable design companies to work with salvaged materials and contribute to circular economy efforts. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can find collaborations with designers and communities to create impactful sustainability projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Couch Sports Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-couch-bags.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md)