Small Pouch
Our small pouches are perfect for storing smaller essentials, offering waterproof and durable protection due to the nature of the plastic. Each pouch is a unique, one-off creation and can be bundled with our large pouches on request.
13.5cm W x 9cm H
Did you know that 85% of the 430,000 tonnes of plastic waste we create every month in the UK comes from soft plastics like bread bags, crisp packets, bubble wrap and parcel packaging? With standard recycling systems unable to process these flexible materials, social enterprise Looply is stepping in to make a difference.
Partnering with local businesses, venues and individuals, Looply collects single-use soft plastic waste to turn it into everyday items ranging from sunglasses cases and zipped wallet-style pouches to pencil cases and plant pots. Since the brand’s launch in late 2024, they’ve handmade some 400 products made from 3,858 soft plastics collected from Hackney-based businesses and residents. That’s equivalent to stopping 38kg of plastic waste from ending up in landfill.
Transforming trash into treasure, Looply’s products are just one piece of the puzzle in tackling the plastic crisis, though. With an open-access approach, the team of female designers and social entrepreneurs host workshops in their London studio – meaning their process is no secret. This in turn helps to empower individuals to see the potential in discarded materials and encourages a behavioral shift at a hyper-local level.
These workshops can also go company-wide. Looply is able to take soft plastic waste from business waste streams or collect from employees through dedicated campaigns with in-workplace collection points and turn the saved materials into unique circular branded merchandise. Teams can even take part in hands-on stitching workshops to bring their own merch to life.
Their aim? That through this mixture of activities, they’ll create a repeatable blueprint for closed loop systems across communities.