likeUafrica is very proud to offer in Italy a series of bags, shoppers and cosmetic bags made in Ghana thanks to an upcycling project that fully embraces the philosophy from which the Milanese Concept Store was born.
 Trashy Bag pencil cases are made with recycled plastic on the inside and a wonderful patchwork of high-quality Wax fabrics made from sewing scraps.
 Beautiful, practical, small but roomy thanks to their wide base, these pencil cases are unique!—each piece is different from the next—and they tell a beautiful story....


 Trashy Bags Africa is a social enterprise that recycles discarded drinking water sachets that litter the streets of Accra, Ghana's capital, into eco-friendly bags.


 Over 1 million tons of plastic packaging waste is produced annually in Ghana, polluting streets, beaches, and sewer systems. Plastic bags, in particular, have become a major problem due to the lack of recycling initiatives and waste management infrastructure.


 Every month, Trashy Bags collects nearly 250,000 plastic water sachets, which are cleaned and recycled by the Trashy Bag team, creating stylish, iconic, and usable products. And by giving value to waste, they promote a "Trade Not Aid" approach.


 With up to 70 sachets used for each bag and all waste left over from the process being recycled into plastic pellets, Trashy Bags Africa is at the forefront of sustainable development in Africa, having collected and recycled over 33 million sachets since it began.


 Trashy Bags Africa now employs over 35 people in its factory alone, creating local jobs with skills and is seen as a pioneer and leader in the challenge of alternative plastic waste recycling.
 wax fabric pencil case


 Other products in the TRASHY BAGS line:
 Shoulder Bag - WAX Fabric Bag - Shopper Bag