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Real Deal Brazil Recycled Bag

Posted on May 11, 2008

I recently received this cool tote bag from Robert over at Real Deal Brazil . The Real Deal Brazil have been making hats in Brazil that are crafted from recycled tarps of Brazilian cargo trucks in an attempt to cut down on the wasting of resources.

Brazil Bag

They shipped this sample recycled tote bag for my review. They wanted my opinion on the product as they are apparently going to start making them from the old tarps along with the hats. Because they graciously sent me their product without charge, I agreed to provide a complimentary review of their new recycled product.

Upon inspection, I found the bag measures 12-1/2″ wide by 12″ long and a side depth of 4″ with 24″ straps. The bag has been nicely constructed with the outer portion from old recycled tarps. Pieces of tarp have been cleverly added to the front to embellish it along with a 9″ by 7″ outer pocket. The inside is especially attractive with a pretty bronze fabric lining that nicely compliments the bag. A roomy 6″ by 6″ zippered pocket along with a handy cell phone pouch are included inside the bag. A magnetic closure secures the tote bag closed.

My only concern when I first received the bag was that the tarp material had a bit of an old tarp odor to it. Real Deal Brazil said they would check into eliminating the smell. I must say though after several weeks that this bag has been sitting in my house, there is no odor or smell remaining at all.

Inside picture showing zipper pocket, cell phone holder, and magnetic closure.
Brazil Bag Insides Clickable

You can read more about this endeavor at the Real Deal Brazil blog site

Thank you again for the wonderful recycled tote bag and I wish the folks at Real Deal Brazil the best as they continue on the great cause of green, recycled crafting!




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6 Responses to “Real Deal Brazil Recycled Bag”

  1. fazendoarte
    May 24, 2008

    it’s a amazing peace


  2. Anita
    Jun 06, 2008

    Looks like a great bag to me!


  3. Lynne
    Jul 08, 2008

    I love it – and no smell over the ‘Net! LOL


  4. Leanna
    Sep 18, 2008

    Great idea and great bag – it looks quite trendy and eco-friendly!


  5. Shauna
    Sep 29, 2008

    Luvvly jubbly bags!


  6. Kathryn Hockla
    Jun 10, 2009

    Great looking bags and hat. This old hippy loves them!



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