How many plastic bread bags and shopping bags do you throw out every week? What if these bags could be upcycled into something that could generate income to buy bread for another household?
About Bags4Bread
Visit Stellenbosch launched the socio-economic initiative, Bags4Bread, in March 2022. This inspirational project was born in collaboration with seven talented crocheters from Kayamandi. These women, driven by their creativity and skill, are transforming ordinary plastic bread and shopping bags into distinctive, uniquely South African products. Each handcrafted item is not only practical and sustainable but also carries a deeper purpose. Every product sold directly supports these families, helping them to put food on the table, while also contributing to the fight against plastic pollution. Through Bags4Bread, we are not only nurturing local talent but also fostering a more sustainable future for our community and beyond.
Environmental Impact
Making a conscious effort to reduce our plastic waste is more than just a personal choice; it’s an opportunity to inspire a broader movement towards sustainability. When we take steps to minimise our environmental footprint, we set an example that can ripple through our communities, encouraging others to adopt more responsible consumption habits. By repurposing plastic bread and shopping bags through initiatives like Bags4Bread, we’re actively preventing these materials from ending up in landfills and waterways, where they would contribute to pollution.
In our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we’ve also begun to repurpose old VHS cassette tape to create wine bottle bags, giving these outdated materials a new lease of life. Each upcycled product crafted by our skilled artisans not only embodies creativity and resourcefulness but also has a tangible environmental impact. Just one of these items removes numerous plastic bags, helping to protect our planet for future generations. Through these efforts, we aim to cultivate a culture where sustainability is not just an aspiration but a way of life.
12 bread bags = 1 wine bag
3 bread bags = 1 lanyard
7 bread bags = 1 water bag
Our Products
Email us, with the number of lanyards, slings, bags or keyrings you would like to order.
You are welcome to contact us for custom orders. Our team can manufacture different items, such as bigger bags or tablet covers, etc. If you think of it, we will do our best to manufacture it.
Please note: Each bags is truly unique, made with love and care. Please allow us a couple of weeks turnaround time for a larger order, we will be able to give estimates when you advise your requirements.
Place your order as early as possible to ensure it is ready for your event or conference well in advance.
Contact us
How to get involved?
If you would like to donate plastic items, including VHS Tape Cassettes, bread bags, and shopping bags please drop them off at our Visit Stellenbosch office, 47 Church Street. You can also post them to Postnet Stellenbosch Eikestad