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Conventionally grown cotton occupies only 3% of the world's farmland but uses 25% of the world's chemical pesticides (no chemicals). Organic cotton is grown using natural fertilizers and natural pesticides. Organic cotton processing consumes less fuel and energy and emits fewer green house gases. Some of the world's poorest countries are highly dependant upon cotton. Real organic cotton is certified to have been grown according to the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).
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Natural anti bacteria, bamboo can thrice naturally without using any pesticide. In addition, as a regenerated cellulose fiber it is 100% made from bamboo through a high tech process. Raw material bamboo are selected from non polluted regions in Yunan and Sichuan Province. More important, bamboo fiber is a unique biodegradable textile material. As a natural cellulose fiber, it can be 100% biodegrade in soil by micro organisms , water and sunshine.
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Jute is a long, soft shiny vegetable fiber than can be spun into strong threads. It is produced from one of the cheapest plant and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. The fibers are off white to brown, and 1 to 4 meters (3-12 feet) long and naturally biodegradable.
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Ramie is a flowering plant, native from eastern Asia, growing to 1-2.5m tall. It has been used for at least 6000 years and is principally used for fabric production as it is one of the strongest natural fiber , exhibiting even greater strength when wet. It is not as durable as other fibers and not easy to dye as well as cotton but well known for its ability to hold shape so it is often used as a blend with other fibers such as cotton or wool. Totally biodegradable but its fiber’s extraction and cleaning are expensive.
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RECYCLED POLYESTER
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Polyester is the most common material used worldwide for promotional bags but is often confused with recycled PET ( as PET is a polymer of polyester..) we can nowadays get recycled polyester through mechanical and chemical recycling processes, to produce similar polyester from the scrap while using a fraction of the energy virgin yarns require.' (. Use of recycled fibers reduces waste destined for landfills and also preserves resources such as oil and energy needed). For technical reasons, like recycled paper, it is very difficult to get a 100 % Recycled material from pre or post consumer recycled materials, Unfortunately , there still need a % of non recycled material to a achieve the consistency of the fabric. As it requires a large MOQ, Schoolbags offers at date only 600D and soon recycled nylon. Our recycled polyester fabric is fully recyclable, and is never intended to reach the landfill. Additionally, Ecolobags carefully chooses the raw material providers we get fabrics from. We seek out mills that are conscientious of the need to move the green movement forward. They must comply with local pollution protection laws at regards of all chemicals and pigments used in the manufacturing process."
     
RECYCLED PAPER STRAW
 
An eco friendly bag which can also be a fashion icon thanks to this unique craft material, made from recycled paper straw.
Mildew proof, anti-insect and woven effect for a very original and durable bag.
We can personalize our bags via screen printed logos or via embroideries or golden powder painting. This exclusivity from Ecolobags will certainly catch your attention and change your vision of eco friendly promotional bags...
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SEAGRASS
 
The term Seagrass defines any of the various seaweeds/plants that grow underwater in shallow beds and fully-saline environments. Not be confused with the more common marine algae, sea grass is a underwater flowering plan with long and narrow leaves. Seagrass must photosynthesize so they grown in shallow and sheltered coastal water where they stabilize the seabed . That why only the leaves are collected and of course , paying particular attention not to remove its roots.
They are often collected as fertilizer for sandy soil , as mattress filing, bandage, etc,. More recently, seagrasses have been used in furniture and bags in their woven forms (after drying and weaving into fabric).
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STONE MADE PAPER
 
Stone Paper is also known as the Rich Mineral Paper, which is constituted from the main raw material of mineral rocks containing variants of calcium carbonate, such as calcite, marble and limestone. Grinding minerals into powder and dissolving the powder into nonpoisonous organic macromolecular compound, the production process does not need water, strong acids, strong bases, bleaching agents nor other organic chlorines. This means it does not produce waste. Stone Paper looks like conventional paper but it is more pliable and tougher, therefore more durable, difficult to tear and is waterproof.
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BAMBOO (WOOD)
 
Bamboo is an amazing rapidly renewable resource. It’s been used for centuries because of its hardness, durability and ability to withstand many years of use.It can grow fast and successfully without any fertilizers or pesticides . Bamboo plants release 35% more air than trees does to refresh the oxygen we breathe .Its wide-spreading root system helps prevent massive soil erosion and keeps twice as much water in the watershed. The green “BIOTIFUL” exclusive Ecolobags ‘s collection combines real green bamboo and soft eco fabrics. This new and unique look is the pur symbol of Eco-fashion
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WOODEN WASTE FIBRES + COTTON YARN
Compound paper is processed through an electrolysis process which separates the wood fiber from other materials and wastes. The result is 100% pure and natural word fiber which contain no additive and chemicals and much stronger than normal paper. Environment-friendly materials, which abide by Environmental Development Directives it is more recyclable and bio-degradable compared to regular paper or plastic materials. They are best suited for silk-screen printing, rubber stamping, photogravure, thermography, and heat-sensitive substrates. They can also endure heat-transfer requirements.
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PP NON WOVEN
Non woven fabrics got environmental benefits over other traditional fabrics and papers in regards mainly to its production process and its recycling benefits due to natural degrading properties and the process for its production which does not required the use of poisonous gas, wasted oil and effluents. PP non woven is anti bacterial and recyclable. By selecting special PP from recycled sources, we can now make this material both recycled and recyclable (Cat 5). The use of recycled PP does not affect his softness, air permeability, tensile strength and high elongation rate.
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RECYCLED P.E.T
PET (polyethylene) is a common thermoplastic commodity heavily found in plastic bottles, beverage and other liquid containers. Various form of recycled PET exists but most common one is made of maximum 70 to 80% post consumer waste. Soft and smooth to the touch and has similar strength to standard Cotton bags material. It allows silk screen printing and more printing option if laminated. Our bags are made from reclaimed PET coming from recycled plastic bottles so only black or white colors are available. 1 standard recycled PET bag required the use of 6 to 8 1.5L transparent plastic bottles on average, so more PET recycled bags means less waste in our daily life.
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RICE BAGS  
Give a 2nd life to existing material (PP woven) by creating (very) strong bags from trash…No new fabric, just vibrant reused rice sacs turn into fun and functional totes. Each bag got its unique own design, issued from fair-trade and becomes an eco-fashion icon. Small series only due to the collect network in China and its production process (No resource or energy hungry process is required - we simply give our sacks a clean, a cut and a stitch, 1 durable bag (they are all double stitched) on your shoulder is 1 bag less in the land-fills….
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COMPOSTABLE BAGS  
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Biodegradable plastics are capable of undergoing deco imposition into carbon dioxide, methane, water, inorganic compounds, or biomass in which the predominant mechanism is the enzymatic action of micro-organisms, that can be measured by standardized tests, in a specified period of time, reflecting available disposal conditions. 100% Biodegradable bags, no PP material, 100% environmentally safe, bags can be biodegraded within 3 months. The cost of such bags are much higher than normal PVC bag. One more point for you to note is that 100% biodegradable bags cannot be stored for too long time (within 12 months) and must stored or kept in room temperature below 35C, otherwise, the bags are easily broken.
1) 90% of the material must disintegrate into small fragments less than 2mm in size within 3 months of being placed in Industrial Compost (Test Method ISO 16929).
2) 90% of the material must biodegrade and change into CO2 and water within 6 months (Test method ISO 14855). Materials used are mostly PE with high % of natural corn starch.
   
CORN NATURAL FIBERS (PLA)
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This versatile polymer is derived from dextrose by fermentation of corn fibres. Sustainable and renewable source, the PLA can be recaptured from plant fiber cellulose that would otherwise be burned or discarded. For environmental protection and regeneration value, using PLA to produce nature materials is the best alternative to costly petroleum.We currently have FDA certification.
   
FELT NON WOVEN
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Felt is a dense, non-woven fabric without any warp or weft. It is a kind of synthetic needle punched fabric made from polyester fibers. Needle felting is a popular fiber arts craft conducted without the use of water . Bags made of felt are being very popular fashion items due to their customizable sizes, colors and easily recognizable styles. It may vary in width, length, color or thickness depending on its intended application. Durable, versatile and its fairly competitive price make it very popular as a promotional item.
   
DUPONT’S TYVEK
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Tyvek lends itself to various applications due to its distinctive characteristics, light, water and moisture resistant, tough and 100%recyclable. Made from flashspun high-density polyethylene fibres & boned together by heat and pressure without the use of any chimical assistant. The unique ability to resist air and water prenetration, while allowing moisture vapor to pass through, makes DuPont TYvek extremely popular for protection & comfort. Its good elasticity makes it possible to be deeply embossed without fracturing. Bright white and silky smooth, Tyvek has a distinctive look which also allows silk screen printing for more decoration.
   
PP WOVEN
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Polypropylene also exist in a woven form. Strong and durable, that is the perfect bag material for heavy loads. Made of polypropylene threads tightly woven together , it is a material with a high industrial-grade tensile strength. Practicaly untearable and so resistant that it is one of the most robust forms of packaging available today. Its Ecofriendability comes from its reusability only but avoiding to dispose a standard light plastic bags each time you go shopping it is already a first step for our environment whcih everyone can (and should..) do.