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Bottle Recycling Story

  Case Study • Sustainability Kind Bag’s Plastic Bottle Recycling Story How we turn plastic bottle recycling into beautiful RPET bags—real impact in numbers, a look behind the scenes, and voices from our community. Brand Story RPET Circular Economy Real impact in numbers We don’t just talk about sustainability—we measure it. Since launch, Kind Bag has recycled: Over 7mplastic bottles* repurposed into RPET fabric 6approx. bottles saved per reusable Kind Bag† Hundredsof single‑use bags avoided per reusable bag *Update this total with your latest verified figure. †Bottle equivalents vary by product; see product pages for exact specs. From waste to something worth carrying 1 Collected & sorted Post‑consumer PET bottles are collected and sorted for quality recycling. 2 Cleaned & shredded Labels and residues are removed; bottles are shredded into clean flakes. 3 Spun into RPET Flakes are melted and spun into yarn, then woven into strong, lightweight fabric. Behind the scenes: ethical production partners People first We select partners that prioritise safe, fair working conditions and responsible practices. Quality you can feel Durable stitching, thoughtful design, and everyday usability—built to last and reduce waste. Transparency We share how our products are made and continually improve our materials and processes. What our customers say “I love knowing my Kind Bag is made from recycled bottles. It’s sturdy, stylish, and I use it every day.” — Sarah, London “I bought one as a gift and kept it! It feels great to carry something that helps reduce plastic waste.” — Alex, Manchester “The eco‑story resonates. I’ve replaced so many single‑use bags and always get compliments on the prints.” — Priya, Bristol Bigger than a bag: the circular economy Plastic bottle recycling is part of a wider shift to a circular economy—keeping materials in use and out of nature. By choosing a Kind Bag, you help reduce plastic waste, cut demand for virgin materials, and support responsible production. Be part of the change Carry a recycled Kind Bag and turn plastic waste into something worth keeping. Shop the collection