Eco-Friendly Bag Materials: Better Choices, Brighter Planet

Our Materials, Our Promise

At ChicoBag, we believe in crafting products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your daily life. Every material we use—from recycled plastic to responsibly sourced aluminum—is chosen with purpose. Scroll down to see how we’re working to create a brighter future, one eco-friendly bag at a time.

Eco-Friendly Bag Materials: Better Choices, Brighter Planet

Our Materials, Our Promise

At ChicoBag, we believe in crafting products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your daily life. Every material we use—from recycled plastic to responsibly sourced aluminum—is chosen with purpose. Scroll down to see how we’re working to create a brighter future, one eco-friendly bag at a time.

rePETe: Give Plastics a Second Life

rePETe is more than a material—it’s our promise to turn waste into something wonderful. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, rePETe fabrics help give discarded bottles a second chance. From bags to straps, liners, and carabiners, we incorporate recycled content wherever possible.

What Makes rePETe Special?

  • Full-Circle Impact: rePETe products keep waste out of landfills and oceans.
  • Durability You Can Count On: Designed to last, reducing the need for single-use plastics.
  • Eco-Friendly Versatility: Used across a wide range of ChicoBag products for maximum impact.

When you see the rePETe tag, you know you’re choosing a product that’s tough on waste and gentle on the earth. Together, we can make sure those bottles find a better future—one reusable bag at a time.

rePETe: Give Plastics a Second Life

rePETe is more than a material—it’s our promise to turn waste into something wonderful. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, rePETe fabrics help give discarded bottles a second chance. From bags to straps, liners, and carabiners, we incorporate recycled content wherever possible.

What Makes rePETe Special?

  • Full-Circle Impact: rePETe products keep waste out of landfills and oceans.
  • Durability You Can Count On: Designed to last, reducing the need for single-use plastics.
  • Eco-Friendly Versatility: Used across a wide range of ChicoBag products for maximum impact.

When you see the rePETe tag, you know you’re choosing a product that’s tough on waste and gentle on the earth. Together, we can make sure those bottles find a better future—one reusable bag at a time.


Refine: Color with a Conscience

Refine is more than just a process—it’s a sustainable revolution in fabric dyeing. By adding color directly to recycled plastic pellets before they’re spun into yarn, Refine eliminates the need for water-intensive dyeing methods. The result? Bright, vibrant colors that don’t drain the planet.

Why Refine Matters:

  • 89% Less Water Used: Every bag helps conserve precious resources.
  • 63% Lower CO₂ Emissions: Cleaner air, lighter footprint.
  • 60% Less Energy: Because we’re all about reducing dependence on new materials.

From bold gradients to rich solids, Refine proves that sustainability can be stylish. When you choose a ChicoBag made with Refine, you’re making a choice that’s better for the planet—and pretty great for your wardrobe, too.


Refine: Color with a Conscience

Refine is more than just a process—it’s a sustainable revolution in fabric dyeing. By adding color directly to recycled plastic pellets before they’re spun into yarn, Refine eliminates the need for water-intensive dyeing methods. The result? Bright, vibrant colors that don’t drain the planet.

Why Refine Matters:

  • 89% Less Water Used: Every bag helps conserve precious resources.
  • 63% Lower CO₂ Emissions: Cleaner air, lighter footprint.
  • 60% Less Energy: Because we’re all about reducing dependence on new materials.

From bold gradients to rich solids, Refine proves that sustainability can be stylish. When you choose a ChicoBag made with Refine, you’re making a choice that’s better for the planet—and pretty great for your wardrobe, too.


Our Recycled Materials
Eco-Friendly from the Ground Up
Closing the Loop with Our Zero Waste Program

When your ChicoBag has given all it’s got, we don’t want it to end up in a landfill. Through our Zero Waste Program, you can send your worn-out bags back to us, and we’ll recycle or repurpose them responsibly. This recycling process extends the life cycle of each bag and helps prevent landfill waste. It’s all part of our commitment to a circular economy and helping humanity bag the single-use habit. Because the journey doesn’t end when the bag gets a little worn—it’s just the beginning of a new cycle. Our efforts are focused on reducing landfill waste and supporting a more sustainable future.

LEARN ABOUT ZERO WASTE​​

More Than Just Bags:​
Our Promise to the Planet

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond materials. We’re proud to partner with organizations and initiatives that share our mission to make the world a greener place:

1% for the Planet: We contribute 1% of sales to environmental causes, supporting global efforts to protect and preserve the earth.

Climate Neutral Certified: We’re committed to reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint every year, so our impact on the planet stays small.

Certified B Corporation: We meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.


These partnerships and certifications are part of our ongoing mission to create products that leave a positive impact on the world around us.


More Than Just Bags:​
Our Promise to the Planet

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond materials. We’re proud to partner with organizations and initiatives that share our mission to make the world a greener place:

1% for the Planet: We contribute 1% of sales to environmental causes, supporting global efforts to protect and preserve the earth.

Climate Neutral Certified: We’re committed to reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint every year, so our impact on the planet stays small.

Certified B Corporation: We meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.


These partnerships and certifications are part of our ongoing mission to create products that leave a positive impact on the world around us.
Got Questions? 
We’ve Got Answers