likeUafrica is proud to offer in Italy an exclusive collection of bags, shoppers and make-up bags created in Ghana. They are the African fabric bags Trashy Bags here in the shoulder version. These handcrafted creations are part of an Upcycling project that reflects the philosophy of our African store in Milan.
 Our wax crossbody bag, known as the Trashy Bag, is ideal for everyday use. It is roomy, unisex and made from recycled plastic on the inside, while the outside features a patchwork of high-quality African wax fabrics, obtained from sewing waste.
 These bags are not only beautiful, practical and roomy, but also offer external pockets with zippers. Each wax fabric bag is unique, telling a special story through its distinctive design.
 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 tonnes of plastic packaging waste is generated annually in Ghana, polluting roads, 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 that are cleaned and recycled by the Trashy Bag team into fashionable, iconic, 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 the factory alone, creating local jobs with skills and is seen as a pioneer and leader in the challenge of alternative recycling of plastic waste.
 Other products in the TRASHY BAGS line:
 WAX Fabric Trousse -Pencil Cases - Shopper Bag