US shoe company Rothy has created a range of bags that are all made from ocean-bound plastics. The plastics can all be sourced within 30 miles of coastline and marine environment. Rothy is previously known for creating women's knitted footwear from recycled plastic bottles. Rothy are the first brand to create a selection of bags from recycled plastics.
In the design world, designers are always given credit for making things sustainable or using recycled materials in their design, though the real skill is taking these recycled materials and then creating something niche and presentable. We have all seen recycled plastic chairs, but managed to take these waste materials and turn it into something fashionable is a whole different ball game.
Rothy has taken these ocean-bound plastics and turned them into desirable high-end bags. They have made a statement to the rest of the design world in demonstrating that recycled does not mean ugly.
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