10 Best Bags Brands for the Environment That No One Talks About

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What is the most sustainable bag brand?

If you’ve been asking yourself this question, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Greatest Good, we’re dedicated to sharing with you the best in sustainable and ethically made products. This roundup of handbag brands is no exception!

We know that sustainable bags are more than just accessories. They are powerful statements of our identity. It’s about your sense of style and your sense of responsibility towards the planet and future generations.

And if you’re still under the impression that you have to sacrifice style for sustainability, then you’re in for a surprise! Today’s eco-conscious brands are pushing the boundaries of responsible business with innovative materials (like cork, pinatex and mushroom leather) that are as gorgeous as they are good for the planet. With a wide range of timeless classics and trendy statement pieces, you’re sure to find the perfect bag.

So what are you waiting for? Check out these eco-conscious bag brands!

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Nisolo

Ethically made in Peru, Mexico & Kenya

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Radically Transparent Supply Chain

Nisolo makes responsible footwear, bags and accessories for women and men. 95% of their leather uppers originate from Leather Working Group Certified tanneries. At their solar powered factory in Peru, all employees are paid independently-verified living wages and have access to in-house financial literacy training. Nisolo also works with an ethical factory in Leon, Mexico, and independent artisans in Kenya. They maintain 0% net carbon emissions by measuring, reducing and offsetting 100% of their carbon emissions from the start of their supply chain all the way to product shipment. Their Shoe Reclamation Program incentivizes customers to participate in upcycling and recycling. It's no wonder Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation.

 

 

Hyer Goods

100% Upcycled Materials

Ethically Made in India & NYC

Employs Women Artisans

Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordable bags and accessories. Their commitment to sustainability is all about keeping material in circulation, using less energy, creating less pollution and reducing greenhouse gases. And in other good news, all of their pieces are handmade in a SEDEX-compliant, female-owned factory in India.

 

GUNAS New York

EcoLuxury Made Ethically

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

GUNAS New York is a high fashion label with a cause! Designer and animal lover Sugandh G. Agrawal quit her corporate career to start her own brand of cruelty-free fashion. Her mission is strong and clear. Animals are not meant to be a part of fashion. We can look and feel good without harming other living beings. GUNAS works with artists and small scale, ethical manufacturers in India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and Hong Kong.

 

Deux Mains

Sustainable, Responsibly Sourced Materials

Ethically Made in Haiti

Made in a Solar Powered Factory

Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory in Haiti. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.

 

LaBante London

EcoLuxury Made Ethically

100% Vegan & Cruelty Free

Pays Fair Wages

LaBante London is a luxury vegan handbag brand founded by Vanita Badlani Bagri. In her personal life and in business, Vanita is fully committed to living cruelty-free and with respect and love for animals and the planet. LaBante's pieces are made from recycled plastic bottles, vegetable-based polyurethane and apple leather. They never use PVC, which is non-degradable and more toxic. They donate 10% of profits to organizations like PETA and animal rescues and shelters.

 

FEED Projects

Fights Childhood Hunger

Made with Sustainable Materials

Made with Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Dyes

FEED exists to end childhood hunger. The social impact brand was founded by former UN Student Ambassador Lauren Bush Lauren. Every FEED purchase supports the UN's World Food Programme. Their on-the-ground partners alleviate hunger and chronic malnutrition through school feeding programs. These meals are more than just calories; they're a chance at a better future. FEED makes deliberate material choices to reduce their impact on the planet, including certified organic cotton, semi-vegetable-tanned leather, recycled PET and natural dyes.

 

Kokolu

Made with Sustainable Materials

Global Recycled Standard Certified Supply Chain

Sustainably & Ethically Made in China

Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, coffee grounds, beech tree, natural rubber, recycled rubber and plastic bottles. At their manufacturing facility in China, they unite 3D knitting technology, carbon reducing processes and responsible dying techniques to make all of their sustainable products.

 

Svala

Vegan & Ethically Made Luxury

Made with Sustainable Materials

Handcrafted by Artisans in Los Angeles

Svala makes luxury, vegan handbags and accessories. They only use innovative, PVC-free fabrics such as Italian vegan leather. Pinatex made from pineapple leaf fiber. Cork from Portugal. Lining is made with organic cotton or recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Every Svala bag has been handcrafted by artisans. Made in a downtown Los Angeles factory. Workers are paid fair wages. Svala donates 10% of profits to organizations like Wild Aid who works to end illegal wildlife trade. They also offest carbon emissions and partner with Ecologi to plant one tree for every order.

 

Sapahn

Ethically Made in Thailand

Woman-Owned

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

Sapahn is a women-owned brand that puts human rights first. They work with over 300 artisans in rural villages in Thailand. Artisan producers set their own wages for their creations. They're always paid in full once their goods have been created whether any are sold or not. And they are paid 50% of the total order when they begin production. Sapahn knows that traditional gender roles create challenges for women who want to earn a wage. That's why they work with lead artisans to make accommodations such as flexible work hours, at-home looms and excusable absences.

The bag brands on this list are living proof that looking good and feeling good about your shopping choices can go hand-in-hand. No more guilty pangs and no more sacrifices. It’s time to reach for your favorite sustainable bag and leave the fast fashion brands behind. Get ready to elevate your everyday look with a truly sustainable bag!

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