# Truck Tarp Totes Brazillian Artist Repurposes Used Materials as Diaper Bags By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-tarp-totes References: [growingyourbaby](http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2010/01/12/eco-fabulous-breage-recycled-fabric-diaper-bag/) & [earthlovershopping](http://www.earthlovershopping.com/maria-buzina-recycled-briage-diaper-bag) This creative [recycled materials tote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope) is designed to double as a [diaper bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag). The functional, eco-friendly bag is a 16.5” cube, created from [repurposed truck tarps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear) and is hand painted in Brazil by eco-artist Gabi Goncalve Once the truck tarps are cleaned, they are hand painted and decorated with scrap cottons and other fabrics. The signed Maria Buzina bags include a special message from the artist in her native Portuguese. The $200 truck tarp totes are very popular and because they are handmade with recycled materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Materials:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate by repurposing used materials into new products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating functional products that are environmentally friendly. - **Handmade Crafts:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market for unique, artisanal products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore using recycled materials for creating eco-friendly accessories. - **Baby Products:** Opportunity for baby product industry to offer sustainable diaper bags made from recycled materials. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create unique, hand-painted products using repurposed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Playful Tarp Charm Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-trucking.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forward-cargo-tote.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Functional Grocer Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md)