# Re-Purposed Hotel Beds Sleeping Bags Social Enterprise Makes Whimsical Environmental Designs By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-06-12 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-bags-social-enterprise References: [bitcarc.org.uk](http://www.bitcarc.org.uk/sleepingbags) & [sleepingbags.me](http://www.sleepingbags.me/) If you thought you'd it all when it comes to repurposed eco projects, from [old tires as totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials) to metal ammunition jewelry, think again, as Sleeping Bags is truly an innovative idea. "[Retired hotel bed and table linen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-and-subject) is recycled to make hotel accessories such as laundry bags, suit carriers, soft furnishings and premium shopping bags," one of their supports, Business in the Community's (BITC) arc program, wrote on its website. Based in London, United Kingdom, Sleeping Bags also uses the artwork from local artisans, making it have double the social and environmental value. The artwork itself is a whimsical and light mix, calling on inspiration from only the most artistically inclined boutique hotel. With Sleeping Bags, almost everything is a dream. **Contact Information** Sleeping Bags [website](http://www.sleepingbags.me/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Hotel Linens:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional retail with eco-friendly recycled products. - **Sustainable Accessories:** Innovative designs that incorporate local art and repurposed materials to create a unique and eco-friendly product line. - **Whimsical Upcycling:** Opportunity to create design-forward products using upcycled materials while highlighting local artists' work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels can participate in eco-friendly practices by utilizing repurposed linens and collaborating with artists to produce unique items for guests. - **Retail:** Sustainable fashion brands can incorporate repurposed materials into their products and collaborate with artists to create unique designs. - **Artisanal Goods:** Artisans can participate in eco-friendly practices by utilizing repurposed materials to create unique items, such as shopping bags and soft furnishings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Synthetic Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-sleeping-bag.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4.md) - [Upcycled Sock Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k9-camp-cushion.md) - [Upcycled Camping Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear.md) - [Traveler-Targeted Bag Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-borrow-bag-library.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md)