Case Study • Sustainability
How we turn plastic bottle recycling into colourful RPET bags, and what that looks like in numbers.
Our impact in numbers
- Over 7 million plastic bottles repurposed into RPET fabric since launch.
- 6 bottles in our original Medium Reusable Bag. Bottle counts vary by product (our Medium Hackney Backpack uses 17), so see each product page for its figure.
- Up to 20kg carrying capacity for the Medium Reusable Bag.
From waste to something worth carrying
- Collected and sorted: post-consumer PET bottles are collected and sorted for quality recycling.
- Cleaned and shredded: labels and residue are removed and bottles are shredded into clean flakes.
- Spun into RPET: flakes are melted and spun into yarn, then woven into strong, lightweight fabric.
Read the full process in From Bottle to Bag.
Behind the scenes
- People first: we choose production partners who prioritise safe, fair working conditions.
- Built to last: strong stitching and practical design, because a bag that lasts replaces more single-use ones.
- Transparency: we share how our products are made and keep working to improve our materials and processes.
What our customers say
Read genuine reviews from Kind Bag customers on our reviews page.
Bigger than a bag
Plastic bottle recycling is part of a wider shift towards a circular economy: keeping materials in use and out of nature. Choosing a reusable bag, and using it for years, is one small, practical part of that. Learn more about our story and mission.
Be part of the change
Carry a recycled Kind Bag and turn plastic waste into something worth keeping.
