Reusable bags are no longer just eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic bags but stylish, limited-edition collectibles. Corona and Parley for the Oceans collaborated with Stephanie Gilmore, Gabriel Medina and artists to create limited-edition reusable bags that are made with Ocean Plastic by Parley.
Bali recently announced a ban on all single-use plastic, including plastic bags, and to support the region, Corona, Parley and World Surf League are donating 20,000 of the reusable bags made with Ocean Plastic. These bags can also be purchased online in real-time, and each purchase helps to provide three more reusable bags to the local community. Ultimately, the goal of the project is to provide each household in Indonesia with a reusable bag.
These eco-friendly artist-created bags are the first project to come out of the La Casa pop-up from Corona, which is a collaborative space that's made from over a ton of recycled plastic itself.
Ocean Plastic Reusable Bags
Corona & Parley for the Oceans are Repurposing Single-Use Plastic
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition Reusable Bags - The rise of limited-edition reusable bags presents an opportunity for brands to merge sustainability with collectability.
2. Ocean Plastic Repurposing - Repurposing ocean plastic for reusable bags opens up possibilities for innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution.
3. Collaborative Eco-friendly Projects - Collaborative projects like the La Casa pop-up showcase the potential for brands to create sustainable initiatives through partnerships and shared resources.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can seize the opportunity to incorporate limited-edition reusable bags into their product offerings, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Environmental Technology - The repurposing of ocean plastic for reusable bags highlights the need for advancements in environmental technology to find innovative solutions for plastic waste management.
3. Sustainable Tourism - Collaborative projects like the Corona and Parley initiative demonstrate how the sustainable tourism industry can support local communities and promote environmental consciousness through initiatives like providing reusable bags.