Every backpack is one-of-a-kind! The burlap pieces are recycled from authentic Indian rice bags. Expect slight imperfections. Between fabric, the seamstress who made it, the family who received the rice, and you, every bag has a different story. You are giving life. You are a part of the story.  

Each bag is made of recycled materials. Expect the same color scheme but variations in design and patterns. 

RECYCLED = ECO-FRIENDLY 

Handmade from used jute/burlap rice bags, the bags in the Recycled Collection are made from plant-based fibers, are biodegradable, and eco-friendly. Our recycled bags have the natural smell of jute/burlap. We keep discarded rice bags out of the landfills and give them new life! Buying this bag helps preserve the earth's resources! Good karma. Good vibes. 

WHAT YOU ARE GIVING

Your purchase of this bag provides 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) of rice to a family in need in India. Indians typically eat rice three meals per day. 1 kilo will last the average family of four a little over 1 day (4 people x 3 meals = 12 meals total). We give away 25 kilos of rice at a time. 25 items = 25 kilos. This typically gives families about a month of rice! Buying this bag feeds families! 

BEST USES & CARE

This is a lightweight backpack designed for day use. Great for packing a sweatshirt, laptop, food, and more. This is not a heavy duty pack. It is not designed for extended trips or to be filled with heavy items, such as multiple textbooks, multiple water bottles, or heavy gear. Recycled bags may be hand washed or spot cleaned and air dried. Please do NOT machine wash or machine dry. 

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES NOTICE

All orders are shipped from the USA. The cost of import fees and/or duties are NOT included in the cost of shipping. If you live outside the USA, you may be required to pay a duty before you can pick up your package. It is important to know your countries rates for duties as you will be responsible for this added cost. If you do not pay the duty, the package will be returned to us. In this case, we will contact you to ask if you would like to pay to have the package re-shipped to you or if you would like a refund on the cost of the product (excluding shipping). Most European countries have import fees, however, they are generally less than the cost of the product(s), and the fees are not charged consistently on every package. Customers have not reported any duties for Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. 

MEASUREMENTS

9"WIDTH X 5"HEIGHT X 2"DEPTH
ZIPPER CLOSURE

RECYCLED = ECO-FRIENDLY 

Handmade from used jute rice bags. These bags would normally go into a landfill in India compounding the problems of a high population and a weak infrastructure. Buying this bag helps preserve the earth's resources! Good karma. Good vibes. 

WHAT YOU ARE GIVING

This product provides 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of rice, which provides the rice needed for 12 individual meals. Based on a typical family of 4 in India, eating rice 3 meals per day, this gift lasts one day. Your bag comes with a unique hang tag number, which allows you to find the photo and story of the family you are helping on ricelove.com. In order to make hand-delivery possible, others will be contributing to the same family you are. We deliver 25 kilos of rice per family at a time, which provides for about a month supply of rice!  Buying this bag feeds families! 

SUPPORT FAIR TRADE

We only partner with factories that respect the environment, have safe working conditions, no child labor, and at a minimum pay the local living wages. Buying our bags provides quality jobs! 

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES NOTICE

All orders are shipped from the USA. The cost of import fees and/or duties are NOT included in the cost of shipping. If you live outside the USA, you may be required to pay a duty before you can pick up your package. It is important to know your countries rates for duties as you will be responsible for this added cost. If you do not pay the duty, the package will be returned to us. In this case, we will contact you to ask if you would like to pay to have the package re-shipped to you or if you would like a refund on the cost of the product (excluding shipping). Most European countries have import fees, however, they are generally less than the cost of the product(s), and the fees are not charged consistently on every package. Customers have not reported any duties for Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. 

MEASUREMENTS

7.5"WIDTH X 9"HEIGHT
ADJUSTABLE 48" STRAP REDUCES TO 24"
ZIPPER MAIN + ZIPPER SIDE POCKET + ZIPPER INTERIOR POCKET

EVERYDAY PURSE - RECYCLED

This purse is perfect for all of your essentials when you're on-the-go. It will fit a wallet, keys, and a few little extras. The exterior is made from recycled rice bags and the interior is new cotton. Thank you for buying recycled!

WARNING

Because this purse is recycled, the print placement, markings, and colors are different and unique to every bag. You can not specify your preferences on your order. Your purse will be the same shape, but will not look identical to the photo. If you're not okay with that uncertainty, go with the Everyday Purse-Non-Recycled. It has no printing on it and is sure to look just like the photo.

WHAT YOU ARE GIVING

This product provides 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of rice, which provides the rice needed for 12 individual meals. Based on a typical family of 4 in India, eating rice 3 meals per day, this gift lasts one day. Your bag comes with a unique hang tag number, which allows you to find the photo and story of the family you are helping on our website. In order to make hand-delivery possible, others will be contributing to the same family you are. We deliver 25 kilos of rice per family at a time, which provides for about a month supply of rice!  Buying this bag feeds families! 

SUPPORT FAIR TRADE

We only partner with factories that respect the environment, have safe working conditions, no child labor, and at a minimum pay the local living wages. Buying our bags provides quality jobs! 

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES NOTICE

All orders are shipped from the USA. The cost of import fees and/or duties are NOT included in the cost of shipping. If you live outside the USA, you may be required to pay a duty before you can pick up your package. It is important to know your countries rates for duties as you will be responsible for this added cost. If you do not pay the duty, the package will be returned to us. In this case, we will contact you to ask if you would like to pay to have the package re-shipped to you or if you would like a refund on the cost of the product (excluding shipping). Most European countries have import fees, however, they are generally less than the cost of the product(s), and the fees are not charged consistently on every package. Customers have not reported any duties for Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. 

MEASUREMENTS

7.5"WIDTH X 9"HEIGHT
ADJUSTABLE 48" STRAP REDUCES TO 24"
ZIPPER MAIN + ZIPPER SIDE POCKET + ZIPPER INTERIOR POCKET

EVERYDAY PURSE - NATURAL

This purse is perfect for all of your essentials when you're on-the-go. It will fit a wallet, keys, and a few little extras. The exterior is made from a super eco-friendly plant known as jute (burlap in USA) and the interior is new cotton.

WHAT YOU ARE GIVING

This product provides 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of rice, which provides the rice needed for 12 individual meals. Based on a typical family of 4 in India, eating rice 3 meals per day, this gift lasts one day. Your bag comes with a unique hang tag number, which allows you to find the photo and story of the family you are helping on ricelove.com. In order to make hand-delivery possible, others will be contributing to the same family you are. We deliver 25 kilos of rice per family at a time, which provides for about a month supply of rice!  Buying this bag feeds families! 

SUPPORT FAIR TRADE

We only partner with factories that respect the environment, have safe working conditions, no child labor, and at a minimum pay the local living wages. Buying our bags provides quality jobs! 

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES NOTICE

All orders are shipped from the USA. The cost of import fees and/or duties are NOT included in the cost of shipping. If you live outside the USA, you may be required to pay a duty before you can pick up your package. It is important to know your countries rates for duties as you will be responsible for this added cost. If you do not pay the duty, the package will be returned to us. In this case, we will contact you to ask if you would like to pay to have the package re-shipped to you or if you would like a refund on the cost of the product (excluding shipping). Most European countries have import fees, however, they are generally less than the cost of the product(s), and the fees are not charged consistently on every package. Customers have not reported any duties for Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.