Ecoduka recycled bags with CYCLO® Technology: Doing Things Differently

Using recycled products, such as plastic water bottles, to create bags and other useful items is not a new idea and is core to the concept of circular economy. It enables the materials in used products to be put to good use and get a second life rather than being discarded and left to decompose in a landfill. And, with the recycling rate in the UK now standing at over 46% (and this is increasing every year), this practice could go a long way towards protecting the planet. But this circular model is not limited to post-consumer waste.

With Ecoduka CYCLO® recycled fibres, textile waste, such as cutting scraps, from garment manufacturers in Bangladesh is procured and undergoes a mechanical recycling process without the use of water, dyes or chemicals to create a high-quality, sustainable fibre. This is then blended with recycled polyester and spun into a durable, coloured yarn resulting in one of the most environmentally-friendly textile alternatives which we use to make our range of Ecoduka recycled CYCLO® bags. You don’t just have to take our word for it either – what makes these bags even more impressive is that they are embedded with tracers that track the entire journey of the material through the supply chain so that you can verify all of its sustainability claims.

1 kg of yarn, consisting 70% CYCLO® Recycled Cotton & 30% Recycled Polyester

Co2

7.5 kg of CO2 (96.3%)

Water

2,626 litres of water (99.8%)

Land

6.82m2 of land used (99.7%)

Terrestrial

7.1 kg of terrestrial ecotoxicity (82.7%)

Liana Recycled Tote Bag

Liana is the upgrade for the classic tote. It is made from recycled cotton and polyester and has been embedded with tracers that grant the consumer easy access to the story behind the bag such as where the material came from and the original certifications.

Daphne Recycled Drawstring Bag

Our Daphne Drawstring Bag is the only gym bag you need for your next workout. It's made from Cyclo® Recycled Fibres that have been embedded with tracer technology which grants you access to the true story behind the product to verify its authenticity.

Tilia Recycled Tote Bag

Our Tilia Full Gusset Tote is a spacious eco-friendly bag made from 10oz Cyclo® Recycled Fibres. It is embedded with innovative tracer technology that allows users to gain access to the story behind the bag giving them full transparency and peace of mind.

Lila Recycled Canvas Cosmetic Bag

Keep your cosmetics safe and secure with our Lila Canvas Cosmetic Bag. This stunning zipped pouch is made from recycled canvas and polyester and has been embedded with Aware™ tracer technology. This grants users the access to the full story behind the cosmetic case.

About the AWARE™ tracer technology

Greenwashing is rife within the sustainability industry so being transparent and giving consumers complete access to the story behind the products they are investing in is more important than ever. Aware™ is an advanced technology that is easy to use, highly secure and can truly verify the authenticity of recycled materials.

Tracer particles are added to the recycled fibre before it is spun into yarn which can be used to create a digital version known as the ‘digital twin’. This ‘digital twin’ is registered in a secure blockchain and includes properties such as colour, composition, weight and the original certification.

In other words, every CYCLO® bag has received a unique ‘fingerprint’ which is represented by a QR code that is printed on the bag label. By simply scanning this code, you can gain access to all the information you need to authenticate the recycled material and see its entire journey through the supply chain. 

Did you know?

CYCLO® recycled fibres began almost a decade ago with the production of coarse, lower quality yarn used for cleaning materials and home textiles and has since evolved into the high-quality yarn that we use to make our reusable bags.

How is traceability added?

Aware™ tracers are injected into the sustainable fibres before they are spun into yarn. These tracers are activated by registering the original certifications in digital tokens on a highly secure blockchain.

UK Stock ~ Fast Delivery

Ecoduka hold large quantities of stock here in the UK which means that we can create and ship your order within a very short timescale. No matter your requirements, we can deliver. Whether you need cotton bags or jute bags, small, medium or large, printed or plain.

Did you know?

Do you need custom bags for your business? Why not print your logo onto one of our CYCLO® bags. Screen or transfer print. Print on one or two sides, within our UK print area. Free visuals and proofing. Lead time 5-10 Working Days.

About the AWARE™ tracer technology