Wave (upcycled roll top backpack)
This roll top backpack is stylish and sustainable, with up to 40 plastic bottles upcycled to make each one. Made for everyday use and travel, this waterproof bag has padded adjust able straps, to keep your arms comfortable and items safe and dry.
The backpack features:
- A roll-top closing system with zip closure
- An inside padded pocket to keep laptops up to 17 inches)
- A secure velcro strap
- Organiser pockets
Who made this backpack?
Wave Case, a company that makes wheat straw biodegradable phone cases. It was founded by two friends in the northeast of England, who were aghast at local plastic pollution in the seas. So they set up a plastic-free brand, and are proud to support Surfers Against Sewage, in their mission to clean up our oceans.
How to maintain this backpack
Keep away from excessive heat. You can just wipe it clean. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Due to synthetic materials, if laundered use a microfiber filter.
Shipped carbon neutral (free for orders over £40 – why not buy one of their wheat straw phone cases alongside?) The backpack is sold with a 30-day returns and 1-year guarantee. 10% discount for students.
Where to recycle unwanted backpacks
You can either donate them to small independent charity shops (avoid the big brands that use funds to test on animals). For worn, ripped or stained backpacks, you can place them at your local textile bank (materials are shredded to make industrial goods).
Just wipe-clean rucksacks. Launder synthetic materials in a microfiber filter. Donate unwanted rucksacks to small charity shops (that don’t test on animals). For items that are worn out, ripped or stains, place in local textile banks (materials are shredded to make industrial goods).
