This gorgeous, great-value fair trade Shopping Bag is made from jute, an amazingly versatile material that's the perfect alternative to throw away plastic bags. Instead of wrapping paper, why not pack your gifts in these? Every bag is handmade and printed by women and self-help groups at a fair trade project in Kolkata. The supplier is a member of BAFTS & IFAT. Size H39 x W36cm.

'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' and help in the struggle against plastic bags
This great-value jute Shopping Bag will hold loads of shopping, and it's a great alternative to plastic - the accumulation of which is beginning to have serious world repercussions.

The bag features a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' logo on the front and a 'shared earth' logo on the back. Use this shopper again and again and say goodbye to plastic.

Why jute?
Jute is a fast-growing crop that needs no fertiliser or pesticide to grow tall and strong, so it's a natural choice for durable fashion and shoppers.