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Alchemy Goods - Recycled Ad Bag
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Alchemy Goods - Recycled Ad Bag

item #: ALG-01 | View all items from Alchemy Goods

  4.5 out of 5 69 Reviews | Write Review
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Recent Customer Reviews

69 reviews Average 4.5 out of 5:
Lynne D - 01/2010 Rating:
I bought one for a gift for my sister-in-law in Mexico, thinking it would be a fun and funky pop art piece. Instead it was grimy at the handles and cheap looking. Any fold lines, particularly at the p ... more
Elyzabeth S - 01/2010 Rating:
I was a little disappointed with this bag as I have another recycled material bag from another company which is much more unique. However, this is still a nice bag, although it does not necessarily st ... more
Stephanie L - 01/2010 Rating:
Very fun looking bag. I love how sturdy it is and that it can hold my heaviest items. The seatbelt handles are a great touch. I only wish it was as bright red as it appears on the website.
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Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval


  • 95% recycled by weight
  • Unique bags made from old outdoor ad banners
  • Comfy handles made from recycled seatbelt straps
  • Durable, breathable, washable mesh material
  • Lightweight but extremely strong
  • Roomy size for large loads
  • Each bag is one-of-a-kind (no two look alike)
  • Handmade in the USA with a lifetime warranty


Stylish design & cool recycled story made the Alchemy Goods Ad Bag an instant staff hit. Constructed from tough as nails recycled vinyl mesh, it's both strong and light. Durable mesh that would have been discarded has been recycled into a super strong bag perfect for groceries, carry-all tote or even a beach or gym bag. This material is designed to withstand the harshest wind and weather & should last a lifetime. Recycled seatbelt strap handles can go over the shoulder & feature rubber grip made from recycled bike inner tubes. Use bag over and over and simply toss in washing machine to clean.


Product Details

Dimensions:
14.5" H x 19" W x 7" D
28" Loop Handle

One-of-a-kind style

Alchemy Goods Ad Bags are handmade in small quantities & certain colors will occasionally be unavailable. Keep in mind that no two are alike - the color scheme you select represents the predominant color in the bag. The bag you receive will look different from the bags shown on our site - it may be a solid color or it could have a design printed on it.. Our pictures are examples of past bags we've had in stock and they are meant to give a general idea of the bag's size and shape. We think you'll love the unique variety of each recycled bag as much as we do.

Cool Fact

The material used to make Recycled Ad Bags is super strong recycled vinyl mesh. The material was printed on and then lashed to the sides of buildings to promote various products. These original ad banners were designed by the brightest minds in marketing, so each bag features eye-catching color schemes. Seatbelt strap handles and inner tube grips are also totally recycled. We also dig the logo, intentionally designed to look like an element from the periodic table. Check out the number in the logo's upper right hand corner… it represents the percent (by weight) of recycled material used to make the bag.

  • Made in USA
  • Fair Labor / Fair Wage
  • Machine wash cold / drip dry

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    Product Reviews

    Average 4.5 out of 5:
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    I bought three recycled ad bags ad in blue, yellow
    1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

    by Erin C - 10/2008

    I bought three recycled ad bags ad in blue, yellow, and green. Although they do not look like what I had imagined, I still think they are cute and are (so far) very durable. The bags I received are darker in coloring than what was pictured. The yellow bag is definitely the cutest to me! I also thought the bag would be bigger width-wise but dont be mistaken, this is not a small bag! The bags have worked great for holding groceries and for general shopping/errands. I'd def recommend these bags!

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    Not giftworthy by any means

    by Lynne D - 01/2010

    I bought one for a gift for my sister-in-law in Mexico, thinking it would be a fun and funky pop art piece. Instead it was grimy at the handles and cheap looking. Any fold lines, particularly at the points, were really worn looking. It looked like something that has been used for gardening. Not up to snuff, particularly for a gift. I returned it.

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    Nice bag

    by Elyzabeth S - 01/2010

    I was a little disappointed with this bag as I have another recycled material bag from another company which is much more unique. However, this is still a nice bag, although it does not necessarily stand out as being made of recycled materials. Another suggestion for improvement would be to include a small pocket inside. It's nice to have somewhere to put the small things (keys, change, etc.) so they don't fall down to the bottom. All-in-all satisfied with the bag, but not wowed.

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    by Stephanie L - 01/2010

    Very fun looking bag. I love how sturdy it is and that it can hold my heaviest items. The seatbelt handles are a great touch. I only wish it was as bright red as it appears on the website.

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    Yucky Bag

    by Cindy L - 12/2009

    Yes, the bag is made of recycled material (that's great) is made of sturdy material and has a wonderful seat belt bag strap, but it was so grimy and faded looking that I wouldn't be caught dead going to work with this bag. I wanted to use it as big carry all bag for work (it's a perfect size) but not only does it feel dirty and full of germs, it had so many fade marks all over it. It looked filthy so I promptly returned it.

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    I love this bag

    by Sue G - 03/2009

    I love this bag. I have a family of three and it's a prefect beach bag. We use it for all of our day trips. It's the prefect size.

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    by Cara M - 03/2009

    ...the only disappointment I had is that the red on the website is not as bright as the red on the actual bag.

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    I love the size of the bag and the handles (GREAT

    by Cara M - 03/2009

    I love the size of the bag and the handles (GREAT re-use of seatbelts! Brilliant!) and that it comes in variations of red, my favorite color. And the durability is a big plus.

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    This is a very strong, big bag

    by Jennifer L - 01/2009

    This is a very strong, big bag. I am a schoolteacher and I use it to carry students books home to mark. It does the job perfectly and is exactly what I needed. however, I was initially drawn by the brightness and the idea that it would look like it used to be an advertisement. Unfortunately mine is plain cream all over. A bit boring. Still it is an excellent bag.

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    I love this bag!

    by Alicia D - 12/2008

    I love this bag! I can fit a ton of groceries in it and the seatbelt strap still makes it comfortable to carry. The bag looks great and wipes clean easily if you have a spill.

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    This Bag is so awesome

    by Deb I - 09/2008

    This Bag is so awesome. At first, when I received it, it had to grow on me. However, I was so thrilled when I saw that the straps were truly old seat beats! It is such a sturdy bag and fits well on my shoulder. Also, I get alot of compliments on its uniqueness. In short, this bag rocks.

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    Nice look and sturdy

    by Valerie T - 09/2008

    Nice look and sturdy... the type of bag that's fun to take the the Farmer's Market. I prefer ACME Bags™ - EarthTote™ Reusable Shopping Bag for normal grocery shopping... shaped more like a regular grocery bag, can hold more, and much less expensive.

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    A Terrif bag, both in concept, design, and executi

    by pamela h - 07/2008

    A Terrif bag, both in concept, design, and execution! Utilitarian, a "feel-good" purchase, and one that is quite eye-catching to boot. A winner.

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    I just received my blue recycled ad bag and I just

    by Debi G - 07/2008

    I just received my blue recycled ad bag and I just love it. The colors are great! These bags can hold all your groceries, the construction is the best. I now have two. Not using the pastic bags in the stores makes me feel like I am helping in some small way, so thank you reusablegags! Also I did return one bag because of the color and the customer service was wonderful and I was given a new bag that I loved. Spread the word these bags help our environment. Debi G.

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    Eh, not that great

    by Dorcas C - 07/2008

    Eh, not that great... I expected more of a pattern on my bag (I realize each are uniquely made), something along the lines of the one on the website. Unfortunately for me, mine was solid red and after a bit of use, starts looking pretty shabby. Nice concept but could be improved upon a bit.

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