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Gecko Traders Recycled XL Koren "Bucket" Bag
item #: GEK-04 | View all items from Gecko Traders
$24.95
Fair Trade XL bucket hauler made from 100% recycled rice bags. Handmade in small batches by a women's co-op in Cambodia. Stylish, well designed and eco-friendly. Each one is unique.
Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval
- 100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia
- Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia
- Lasts a lifetime – constructed with material prized for its strength & durability
- Fully-certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member
- Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike
- Stands up on its own for easy packing
- Available in limited edition prints/colors
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Once used for carrying commodities in Southeast Asia, the rice & feed bags used to create these one-of-a-kind pieces have been 100% recycled into a new life as stylish shopping totes. Each is skillfully crafted in small batches by a fully certified Fair Trade Co-op in Cambodia. All bags feature authentic prints & colorful dyes that will beautifully fade with wear.
One-of-a-kind style: because these bags are handmade in small quantities, please be aware that certain colors may occasionally be unavailable and original prints will vary from bag to bag. The pictures on our site are meant to show the general look and we think you'll love the unique variety of each recycled bag as much as we do.
Product Details
Dimensions:
17" H x 12" Diameter
9" loop handle
Design & Functionality
The XL Koren Bag is one of the biggest bags we offer - clever bucket shape creates an extra-roomy interior. Unlined and super durable. Constructed with tough-as-nails material, details include box-stitching at stress points. Its heavy-duty construction provides another benefit: these shopping bags can stand on their own to facilitate easy loading. Fits 2-3 times what a standard paper grocery bag can hold.
Materials
Recycled rice and feedbags
About Gecko Traders
Fair Trade Certified products guarantee a living wage to people in developing countries. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled / economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households. This translates into a better life for many who have been disabled from polio or landmine injury, or pulled from brothels & taught a trade. Produced under the Fair Trade Certified label, these creations bring fair trade into the fashion world while helping people across the world improve their lives.
Care Instructions
Wipe down with a wet sponge. Spot clean / air dry. Colors may transfer to fabric / skin; avoid contact with chlorine & sunscreen
Country of Origin
Handmade in Cambodia. Fully certified Fair Trade Federation member
About Handles
It would be really nice if the handles on a bag were EITHER - long enough to comfortably sling over your shoulder with one hand, OR - short enough to use just your hand without the handles becoming tangled up, or the bag dragging the ground, or flopping in the way so you have to "arrange" them to get to the inside of the bag! Floppy handles in-between these two useful lengths (hand-short or shoulder-long) are just aggravating. What is the point of making the handles of a bag longer than a few inches above the top of the bag if they are not long enough to easily sling over your shoulder?????
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I LOVE my Koren "bucket bag
0 out of 1 customers found this review helpful
I LOVE my Koren "bucket bag." It's seemingly indestructible. I use it for groceries, trips to Home Depot, and gardening. Buy this bag!
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The previous reviewers of this product are insane
3 out of 3 customers found this review helpful
The previous reviewers of this product are insane. While I agree that, conceptually, this bad is great, there is one major flaw that trumps all of its positive features. Specifically, the bag comes with a disclosure statement that basically tells you that the ink used in printing the bag for its original, intended use is not stable in its new purpose. As a result, if you purchase this bag, you may very experience what I have experienced: both discoloration my hands (easy to wash off) and staining of your clothes if you sling the bag over your shoulder - both at the shoulder itself and where the bag rubs along your torso. Buyer beware. It would have been helpful to see the disclosure BEFORE purchase.
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I love my bucket bag
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful
I love my bucket bag. The pattern is super cute and its a great recycled product to buy. I use it for a beach bag as well as to tote my tennis and soccer equipment. It also makes a fantastic book bag and grocery bag.
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I've had this bag for almost 2 years and it is the
I've had this bag for almost 2 years and it is the best. It can practically carry an entire grocery shopping trip worth of stuff. I'm back to order more-- maybe a different style this time.
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I really like all 3 of my Gecko bags - roomy, stro
I really like all 3 of my Gecko bags - roomy, strong, and made of recycled materials. I have given 4 of the wave bags as gifts (in the past) and they are favorites of all recipients.
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Haven't used it yet
Haven't used it yet. It's bigger than I thought.
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I purchased the white version of this bag to trans
I purchased the white version of this bag to transport damp laundry from the washer to the outdoor clothesline. It's spacious and stands up on its own, so it works perfectly for my purposes! Because other reviewers had mentioned a smell when the bag was newly unwrapped, I hung mine out on the clothesline for day and then sponged the inside with unscented soap before using. I haven't noticed any smell or had any problems with color transfer. The bag is strong, great looking and easy to fold up when not in use.
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1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful
p.s. The initial odor that these bags have DOES go away. Just let it air out a bit. I've bought them before and it doesn't take long. And I agree, I thought it was odd that the bag is described as orange when it is coral red, but I was still happy with the color.
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I love this bag!
I love this bag! I also gave one to my mom, and she is crazy about it too. It's a bit large for using to grocery shop, since the handles don't go over your shoulder, but it's great for taking to the beach, a quick overnight trip, etc. I used it to to haul things that I was selling to a holiday sale, and it was great to get it all in one bag!
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This is a great bag and works well for what I orde
This is a great bag and works well for what I ordered it for. My only complaint is the representation of the color. I chose orange as it my daughters favorited color but what you're calling orange is very pink. Had a known the color was not true to what was stated I would have chosen a different bag or color.
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The quality of this bag is very good
The quality of this bag is very good. I like the size and shape as well. I use it to keep my store returns in, and tote it between the house and the car. The one thing that is missing that attracted me to the bag is missing. There are no fish on the outside of the bag like I saw on the internet. I called to see about getting one that does but it is hit or miss and I have to pay shipping to exchange it. There is 100% satisfaction guarantee but you have to pay shipping to receive the guarantee. The look of the bag did not completely match what I saw on the internet, thus this is my main complaint. Thanks!
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I love these bags
I love these bags. They are very sturdy and pretty. I'm buying them for friends for Christmas.
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Good morning, I love the bags they are a great
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful
Good morning, I love the bags they are a great size and very durable however, they smell....the ordor is very musty. Presently, I have them hanging outside in my shed to see if the smell will go away. I thought of sending them back but I just wasn't sure??? Sincerely, Doreen Gill
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Great Bag
Great Bag. Talk about a carry all. I use it for small grocery shopping and even the department stores. It's fun designs make it a eye catcher.
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