DIE NEUE ÄRA BEGINNT HIER
TASCHEN. RUCKSÄCKE. ORDNUNGSSYSTEME.
Für alle, die sicher sein wollen, dass Nachhaltigkeit kein Showeffekt ist – sondern echte Wirkung entfaltet. Für alle, die nicht mitlaufen, sondern vorangehen.
BEADBAGS ist nicht einfach ein Teil der nachhaltigen Bewegung. Wir setzen Maßstäbe.
Während andere noch erzählen, haben wir auf breitester Front funktionierende Systeme geschaffen: In Kambodscha. In Europa.
Mit recycelten Hafengurten aus Hamburg, mit Werkstätten in Kambodscha und Deutschland – und mit echten Menschen, deren Leben wir positiv verändern.
ZWEI LINIEN. EIN VERSPRECHEN.
AQUASACK – unsere Pionierlinie aus Kambodscha.
Gefertigt aus Fischfutter- und Zementsäcken aus ultrawiderstandsfähigem, gewebtem Kunststoff (Woven PP). Gesammelt, bevor sie Flüsse wie den Mekong oder riesige Seen wie den Tonle Sap vergiften – oder als Müll verbrannt werden.
Produziert in einer WFTO-zertifizierten Werkstatt in Kambodscha, in der über 50 % der Mitarbeitenden sind Menschen mit Behinderung.
OCEANBOUND – unsere globale Impact-Linie.
Plastik wird gesammelt, bevor es Ozean wird. Produktion in einem SEDEX- & BSCI-zertifizierten Betrieb in China.
Inklusive ausgemusterter Spanngurte aus dem Hamburger Hafen – diese dürfen aus versicherungstechnischen Gründen nicht mehr eingesetzt werden, da sie durch das Halten schwerer Containergüter potenziell feine Risse aufweisen – und müssen deshalb als Sondermüll verbrannt werden. Dabei entstehen hochtoxische Gase.
In enger Kooperation mit der Lebenshilfe Deutschland. Wir sind offizieller Partner der UN Ozeandekade.
„WIR BAUEN AUS WEGGEWORFENEM EINE FUNKTIONIERENDE ZUKUNFT.“
WARUM IST DAS EIN GAME CHANGER?
Die GIZ-Studie 2024 zu Mikroplastik in Südostasien zeigt:
„Fischerei und Landwirtschaft sind die Hauptquellen für Mikroplastik in Kambodscha und Südostasien – besonders durch falsch entsorgte Säcke.“
BEADBAGS ist das erste Unternehmen weltweit in dieser Kombination, das genau an dieser Quelle ansetzt, sie sichtbar macht – und daraus funktionale, ästhetische Alltagslösungen entwickelt.
WIR SIND KEIN GREEN CLAIM – WIR SIND DER BEWEIS.
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Positionierung | Leitbeispiel für radikal glaubwürdige Nachhaltigkeit -
Tiefe | Kooperation mit der Lebenshilfe, offene Werkstätten, transparente Lieferkette -
Innovation | Produkte aus Materialien, die sonst zu Mikroplastik oder Giftgas werden würden -
Wirkung | Reale Geschichten. Reale Menschen. Keine inszenierten Kampagnen
OFFIZIELL ANERKANNT – INTERNATIONAL VERNETZT
BEADBAGS ist offizieller Unterstützer der Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, neben globalen Marken wie Unilever, Mars oder L’Oréal.
Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen: Wir machen es nicht für die PR – wir machen es, weil es nötig ist.
DU WILLST KEIN GUTES IMAGE, SONDERN GUTEN EINFLUSS?
Du willst sicher sein, dass du echte Nachhaltigkeit vertrittst – ehrlich, kraftvoll und ohne Greenwashing?
Dann bring Ordnung in den Dschungel leerer Versprechen. Werde Teil von BEADBAGS.
BEADBAGS – LEADING POSITIVE CHANGE FOR NATURE, OCEANS, RIVERS AND LAKES.
OUR APPROACH:
"Clean waters, healthy oceans: With our oceanbound bags made from recycled plastic, we reduce the risk of water pollution at the source."
WHAT IS THE STORY BEHIND THE HEAD USED IN YOUR BEADBAGS LOGO?
We founded our company as a family. It all started in the living room and kitchen of our own house. Behind the production in Cambodia, which we started together with our partners around 10 years ago, there are now around 600 families who produce our Beadbags Classic products under the umbrella of the World Fair Trade Organization.
We were able to overcome the hard times and challenges of the last few years so well because our whole team feels like a family. Caring together, moving things forward together, sticking together, developing new things together, working hard together, celebrating successes and the feeling of never being alone are fundamental pillars of our company philosophy.
The basis of our logo is an old family photo that shows the uncle of Stefan - one of the founders of Beadbags - and his best friend during their bricklayer apprenticeship after the Second World War in Cuxhaven on a smoke break. In this respect, this photo represents the roots and origins of the family. For this reason, and because we were so fascinated by the mischievous smile of the best friend and Stefan's uncle, we developed our logo from it. We firmly believe that this logo clearly symbolizes our positive values for our customers and our team and enhances our bags, backpacks and accessories on several levels.
WHY IS THE COLOR ORANGE SO IMPORTANT TO US?
Orange represents joy, confidence, change and warmth. Orange is a vibrant and dynamic color that is often associated with energy and enthusiasm. Orange is also often associated with creativity and inspiration. The color can help stimulate the brain and refresh the mind. Orange is a bright and cheerful color that is often associated with optimism and positive feelings. It can help lift the mood and promote a positive attitude.
All of these characteristics reflect exactly what we have in mind when developing our bags and accessories. For this reason, we decided that we would always use the color orange for our bags and backpacks whenever possible.
About 5 years ago, we also started recycling old tensioning straps on sea containers, which are mainly landed in the port of Hamburg. There are different colors for these tensioning straps. However, 95% of the goods in the containers are secured with orange tensioning straps.
This has led to the collected straps, which we rework into shoulder straps, being mainly orange in colour. We use these shoulder straps for the majority of our Beadbags Classic bags, which are manufactured in Cambodia under the umbrella of the World Fair Trade Organisation using recycled materials. So the colour orange has become an essential element of our brand, which stands for real, honest sustainability.
Orange is therefore a beacon and a symbol of our value-filled path. For this reason, it was clear to us that we wanted to use the color orange when developing our new sustainable Beadbags Ocean backpacks and belt bags.
Plastic avoidance in lakes, rivers and seas
At Beadbags we are proud not only to be a brand but also to be an official network partner of the UN Ocean Academy . Our mission is to keep plastic waste out of the ocean, our rivers and lakes in the first place. We are pioneers and specialists in recycling marine plastic and using it to create beautiful bags, backpacks and accessories.
We firmly believe that our approach to avoiding plastic in the aquatic environment is not only honest and unique, but also backed by science. Numerous studies, including the pioneering work of Professor Jambeck , have shown that preventing plastic leakage is the most sensible approach.
4 KEY POINTS: OCEANBOUNDBAGS
- Prevention is better than cleaning up: The research results of Professor Jambeck and her team have made it clear that preventing plastic from entering water bodies is much more effective for ecosystems and marine life than cleaning it up later.
- Prevention through recycling: We rely on recycling as one of the main pillars of our work. By recycling water-based plastic, we give it a new purpose and prevent it from ending up as litter in our waterways.
4 KEY POINTS: OCEANBOUNDBAGS
3. Awareness and Responsibility: We recognize the importance of raising awareness of this issue. By making products made from recycled plastic, we create a visible link between the everyday use of plastics and their potential to cause harm to the aquatic environment.
4. Working together for a sustainable future: To tackle the challenge of plastic pollution in water, we must act together. Beadbags works closely with the UN Oceans Academy and other organizations to raise awareness and develop innovative solutions.
OUR 2 APPROACHES TO AVOIDING PLASTIC WASTE IN OUR LAKES, RIVERS AND SEA
BAGS, BACKPACKS AND ACCESSORIES
2 RECYCLING PROCESSES
Official partner of the UN Ocean Decade
Beadbags - pioneers in the sustainable upcycling of bags and accessories. Over 10 years we give tons of plastic a new life as stylish handbags, cosmetic bags and storage holders. Our high-quality products are made from empty fish feed sacks, cement sacks and leftovers from mosquito net production. But recycling is only part of our mission. We are proud to support 600 families and to work especially with disabled people. For this reason we have been appointed as an official partner of the UN Ocean Decade. Beadbags - for a sustainable future and a sign of change.
UNIQUE BECAUSE
no company has such a specific range of recycled materials that prevents the impact of plastic in lakes, rivers and seas.
UNIQUE BECAUSE
our fair, sustainable bags and backpacks are certified in production with the highest credibility (e.g. WFTO or BSCI).
UNIQUE BECAUSE
we are firmly convinced that we have one of the strongest partner sustainability networks (e.g. the UN Oceanade 2021-2030 ).
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