Kitschy bags from trash
- Published: 23/04/2010 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Realtime
This summer is a nightmare for Bangkokians. We've been trying hard to keep cool and live happily with the unusually hot weather, but the heated political unrest has ruined our already restless minds.
Cosmetic bag with mirror (250 baht).
It's no fun seeing bullets and blood on the streets, let alone the prolonged blockade of our popular shopping centres. We can point our fingers at the protesters, but when it comes to addressing global warming issues, everybody seems to be passive. Many even turn a blind eye to the fact that all human beings have long been hurting the environment in some ways - knowingly or unknowingly. That means it's directly our duty to help save the world before it's too late.
The campaign to promote a sense of environmental conservation began here a long time ago. Visible success is yet to be seen, though a growing number of people are more willing to embrace the 'go green' idea.
There are many guides on how to go green and one of the easiest approaches is for shoppers to opt for cloth shopping bags - a mandate to kick away the unnecessary use of disposable plastic carriers.
However, we have to admit that most cloth bags look unattractive, or merely too plain and dull. Recommended here, therefore, is the one-of-a-kind shop which makes a big difference. Trash Chic by Reflections offers a variety of much more attractive recycled bags of all kinds in nearly every design you can imagine.
Travel bag (450 baht).
Fascinating motifs you can hardly see elsewhere in the city can capture your heart. And what will draw a raised eyebrow from you is the fact that the bags here are made from sacks previously used for packing animal feed, flour, rice, seeds, chemical products, cement and even fertiliser. This explains well the unusual themes on their surfaces.
But don't worry that the bags may carry some residue from the above contents, as all of the containers are thoroughly cleaned until they look like new before the cutting and sewing processes are carried out.
Cheap doesn't always mean low quality. These quality recycled bags, likewise, come with very reasonable price-tags as they are created with the aim of helping to reduce trash and save the environment.
And don't be surprised if you come across copies of the chic items overseas in places like Japan, the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand and the US. The shop has exported the green products to serve environmentally conscious people there.
Protecting the environment can be an easy and enjoyable job for those who find pleasure in reusable items. Bearing all the unique features, the bags can be a proud companion and possibly elevate a sense of nature care among the people around you. RT
All items are available at the Trash Chic by Reflections shop, located on the 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The shop opens every Tue-Sun from 10:30am-7pm. For more information, call 088-010-8354.
Flapover shoulder bag (350 baht).
Travel luggage (800 baht).
Rectangular shoulder bag (350 baht).
Sport bag (300 baht).
Tote bag with round bottom (250 baht).
Backpacks (150 baht small, 250 baht large).
Briefcase (450 baht).
Large shopping bag (300 baht).
Flat shoulder bag in classic square (450 baht).
Flat handheld bag (250 baht).
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