Many more super markets are trying to reduce the production of plastic for their products. One is Marks and Spencer who have recently announced that they will be charging five pence for their plastic bags. It seems that if we don't already use a bag for life (which we should) the remainder of people will do soon, and what better way to carry your shopping than in a specially designed carrier bag.
A recent exhibition called Re-Bag showcased fifteen reusable canvas bags designed by some leading UK design practitioners. The artists in question were Design Project, Airside, BB/Saunders, Nick Jones + Browns, MadeThought, Multistorey, NB:Studio, Non Format, ODD, Saturday, Sea, Spin, Supermundane, Winkreative and The Designers Republic.
The designers were asked to create an image on the theme of sustainability and reusability. The resulting bags promote an eco-friendly alternative to non-green materials in everyday packaging. All bags are screen printed white on dark grey canvas and produced in a limited edition of 250 of each design, go here to see all fifteen bags.
Here at Betley Whitehorne we care about the environment as well as design, so we love it when we see other designers caring too. If you find any fantastically designed re-usable shopping carriers, vinyl bags or even if you make your own please send in your pictures.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Nicola Smith // Mar 3, 2008 at 22:03
I’m all for using the bag for life and was encourged to see so many customers using them on a recent visit to Marks and Spencer. It would be great to see more of the high street supermarkets using / selling more funky bags to further encourage their use.
2 Ric // Mar 5, 2008 at 10:32
Whilst I totally agree with reusing bags I think we need to be given a warning about when the change comes into effect. Checkers decided they would switch over without warning people which is not very customer friendly!
3 Glenda // Aug 9, 2008 at 12:38
Interesting… and some great designs! Missed opportunity to raise some of the monies from sales to good causes. http://www.chariband.co.uk have the right idea, they create charibags — reusable eco bags with a social conscience
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