What is the GOT BAG Project?
Founded in 2018, GOT BAG is all about creating minimalist travel goods for those who truly care about design, quality, and making an impact. Their bags, backpacks, luggage, and accessories aren’t just stylish—they’re made from recycled materials like Ocean Impact Plastic. It’s a daily reminder that making better choices can actually look good. At the core of this initiative is GOT BAG Indonesia, a clean-up program tackling plastic pollution right where it begins—in the seas, rivers, and coastal communities. By teaming up with local groups and building waste management systems from scratch, they transform plastic waste into valuable raw materials, clean up the environment, and support local livelihoods. Plus, GOT BAG is a certified B Corp™, part of a global movement of businesses using their power for good—doing it with purpose, not perfection.
Main Benefits of the GOT BAG Initiative
Here’s how GOT BAG turns trash into treasure:
- Partners with fishermen and coastal communities in Indonesia to collect discarded plastic waste.
- Plastic is cleaned, sorted, processed, shredded into flakes, and melted into pellets.
- Recycled pellets are melted again, extruded into fibers, and spun into high-performance yarn.
- Fabric is cut, sewn, and assembled into sustainable bags and accessories designed for everyday adventure.
Ocean Impact Plastic Recycled
Every single piece of plastic waste that no longer threatens our oceans makes a difference. It’s not just about recycling—it’s about stopping pollution at its source and turning what was once a problem into something valuable and useful. GOT BAG’s approach ensures that plastic waste doesn’t just disappear; it gets a new life in products people can use and love.
Corporate Gifting with a Purpose
Looking to make a lasting impression? GOT BAG offers co-branded, eco-friendly bags and accessories made from Ocean Impact Plastic. These make perfect company swag, employee rewards, or client appreciation gifts. It’s a way for businesses to show they care about the planet while delighting their teams and clients with meaningful, sustainable products.
Customer Happiness and Support
GOT BAG values customer satisfaction and provides a dedicated Help Center, FAQs, and easy options to start a return or exchange. This ensures that every customer feels supported and confident in their purchase, knowing they’re contributing to a cleaner planet without compromising on quality or style.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Contact and Collaboration Opportunities
For support, influencer relations, content creator requests, or corporate gifting and bulk orders, GOT BAG offers clear channels to connect. This openness fosters collaboration and helps spread the message of sustainability far and wide, encouraging more people and businesses to join the movement toward cleaner oceans and responsible consumption.
What GOT BAG actually does
GOT BAG is a German company founded in 2018, making backpacks, suitcases, and travel accessories from recycled ocean plastic. It runs the GOT BAG Indonesia Clean-up Program, collecting waste from oceans, rivers, and coastal areas with local communities and building waste management systems to turn plastic into raw material for its products. GOT BAG is B Corp certified.
Where the ocean plastic model shows up
- Ocean plastic collection: the GOT BAG Indonesia Clean-up Program, pulling plastic waste from oceans, rivers, and coastlines.
- Product line: backpacks, suitcases, and accessories manufactured from recycled coastal plastic waste.
- Partner network: collaborations with ocean conservation organizations including Sea Shepherd, Coral Gardeners, Plastic Fischer, Deep Sea Guardians, and Cleanhub.
Trusted by
Plastic Fischerriver plastic collection
Cleanhubwaste management infrastructure
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
GOT BAG connects to SDG 14 (life below water) through its Indonesia clean-up program collecting ocean-bound plastic, and to SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) by manufacturing its full product line from recycled coastal plastic waste, certified to the Global Recycled Standard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is GOT BAG based, and who uses it?
GOT BAG is based in Germany, founded in 2018. It sells travel bags and accessories made from recycled ocean plastic directly to consumers.
Which SDGs does GOT BAG support, and how?
GOT BAG supports SDG 14 (life below water) through its Indonesia Clean-up Program collecting ocean-bound plastic, and SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) by manufacturing products from that recycled coastal plastic.
How is GOT BAG verified as a sustainability project?
GOT BAG is B Corp certified, uses Global Recycled Standard certified materials, and partners with ocean conservation organizations including Sea Shepherd and Plastic Fischer.
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