Are Ecoist handbags durable even though they are made from recycled candy wrappers ?
Absolutely ! These purses are strong, sturdy, and designed for every day use. Money-back guarantee. We use several layers of candy wrappers to make the bags really sturdy. Once you see it in person and actually feel it, you’ll be absolutely shocked at how durable these bags are.
Where do you get all the candy wrappers from ?
Our Candy Wrapper handbags are made from recycled candy wrappers, food packages, and soft drink labels discarded by manufacturers due to misprints or discontinued candy lines. These excess materials often end up as waste in landfills and may never biodegrade. Ecoist picks up these materials from factories and turns them into one-of-a-kind handbags.
We are now partnering with food packaging manufacturers and candy companies to find creative ways to use their wasted materials. Of course, it would be ideal if no waste was created in the first place, however, we will continue to search for waste-bound material that we can recycle and keep away from landfills.
Where and how are they made?
They are made in Mexico and Peru.Once we get the discarded wrappers from factories, the wrappers are then cut, folded into straps, weaved, and sewn by skilled artisans. Each one is 100 % handmade.
Do you pay fair wages to the workers who make them ?
Yes, Ecoist is proud of its fair trade practices and contributions to social causes. One of the most exciting aspects of our business is the manufacturing and the people behind our production. Ecoist is continually developing its network of eco-friendly, fair trade suppliers and manufacturers around the world.
In Mexico, Ecoist works with a non-profit organization in Mexico called Grupedsac (Group for the Promotion of Education and Sustainable Development) who, since 1987, has helped underprivileged citizens earn a living through projects that also aim to preserve the environment. This group handles Ecoist production in Mexico and ensures that workers get paid fairly and that profits go back to the communities where the people live.
Where do you plant the trees?
We plant a tree for every bag sold.In partnership with Trees for the Future, Ecoist plants a tree for every item sold. Recently, Ecoist has planted trees around the world including Haiti, West Africa, Mexico, and the United States.
