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Global consumption of plastic bags is estimated 1 million bags per minute.
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Each piece of fabric will vary depending on the thickness, stiffness and texture of the plastic bag.
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The actual width of each strip and the hand of the weaver will also contribute to the individual character of the fabric.
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Depending on the color and/or graphics of each individual plastic bag, a distinctive design and novel texture is created when woven into cloth.
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First I cut the plastic bags into strips, then hand-weave them into fabric to make eco-friendly one-of-a-kind bags and totes.
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These unique handbags are all custom made with various plastics from dry cleaner bags, produce bags, shopping bags to boutique bags.
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