Glasgow designers transform M&S waste fabric into stunning bags

More than half a tonne of banner fabrics destined for landfill has been transformed into stylish bags thanks to a unique partnership between M&S on Argyle Street and the Govanhill Baths Community Trust.

The store’s visual merchandiser, Margaret Neil, was looking for a sustainable way to dispose of used banners when she discovered the charity’s Rags to Riches project. The programme is an award-winning upcycling social enterprise that uses waste to promote environmental sustainability, community engagement andMargaret said: “I’m a firm believer that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This has been a brilliant project to get involved with - nurturing the creative talents of local designers who are producing upcycled pieces that are totally one-off and made-to-order.

Lauren Hooper, Rags to Riches manager, said: “We were thrilled to receive these fabric banner donations from M&S. Our textiles expert Gail, who studied at Glasgow School of Art, has been creatively reusing the fabric to make products from bags, plant pots, aprons and tote bags. As a reuse social enterprise it's great to see large retailers like M&S taking steps to reduce their waste.

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