Eco-friendly Hindbag travel bags: A closer look at the socially responsible brand

You said travel bag? 
Traveling is part of our daily lives. It is an enriching and exciting activity that offers new perspectives and discoveries. So why not choose an eco-responsible Hindbag travel bag?

According to data from theWorld Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of international tourist arrivals reached nearly 1.3 billion in 2023. In France, there are more than 400 million long-distance trips (more than 80 km from home) per year. Traveling is part of our daily lives. It is an enriching and exciting activity that offers new perspectives and discoveries.

However, traveling frequently can also have a considerable impact on the environment, contributing to various forms of pollution and the overall carbon footprint. It is therefore essential to rethink our travel habits from A to Z, and that includes the items we choose to carry or take with us.

Before diving into the world of sustainable bags with the Hindbag brand, why not explore the article "Fanny pack: the story of a timeless accessory that is reinventing itself!" for a little trip back in time? And if you are looking for eco-friendly options, our guide "Vegan bag: how to choose and care for it?" awaits you!

Hindbag Bags: Why choose eco-responsible travel bags?

Adopting more environmentally friendly consumption practices is essential to reduce our overall environmental impact. Travel bags, frequently used by adventure enthusiasts and professionals, are no exception.

Traditional travel bags are often made from synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon, posing several environmental problems:

• The manufacturing of synthetic materials is energy-intensive and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, these processes often involve harmful chemicals that can contaminate water and soil.

• Synthetic materials do not break down easily, contributing to the accumulation of waste in landfills and natural environments, affecting wildlife and plants.

• The production of plastics and synthetic fibers requires the use of fossil resources, which are limited and non-renewable, worsening the depletion of the planet's natural resources.

Hindbag Bags: How are they made?

On the contrary, choosing travel bags made with eco-responsible materials and a strict production ethic offers several notable advantages:

• Eco-responsible materials such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, or recycled fibers have a significantly lower carbon footprint. Their production requires less water, less energy, and fewer chemicals compared to synthetic fibers.

• The use of recycled materials helps reduce waste, thus supporting a circular economy model where resources are used more sustainably and reintroduced into the production cycle.

• Companies that opt for ethical production practices often commit to providing fair working conditions and supporting local communities. This includes fair wages, respectful working hours, and safe working environments.

This is the very mission of certain brands, such as HINDBAG, to showcase artisanal, fair work made from natural materials.

Hindbag Bags: a commitment to eco-responsible travel bags

HINDBAG, the brand founded in 2015, was born three years earlier from an ambitious student project. Pierre Monnier, then a business school student, initiated a collaboration with the Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute (SSMI) NGO located in Delhi, India. The initial idea was to create tote bags for corporate communications, thus allowing the NGO to move away from its dependence on donations thanks to regular income.

SSMI, which had already set up a textile workshop, trained women from disadvantaged neighborhoods in sewing to promote their autonomy. Following the success of the initial project, Pierre decided to maintain this beneficial partnership and launch HINDBAG. The brand started by personalizing textiles for companies before launching, in 2019, a colorful collection of bags and fashion accessories made of organic cotton for the general public.

Today, HINDBAG has become the main source of income for SSMI, thus strengthening the NGO's financial autonomy. The profits generated contribute to Women Empowerment, children's education, and the fight against malnutrition. Thanks to HINDBAG, SSMI can continue to rely on the expertise of its seamstresses to support significant initiatives that transform lives and strengthen communities.

By choosing HINDBAG, you are choosing much more than just an accessory. You are choosing to support an NGO dedicated to making sustainable and ethical bags, turning every purchase into an act of support for responsible and committed business practices. 

Hindbag Bags: 6 eco-responsible travel bags from the eco-responsible brand

All HINDBAG bags are made of 100% organic cotton, certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). It is a label that attests to the ethical conditions under which the cotton was produced and used.

#1 Organic cotton tote bag

 

 

We will start with a classic from the HINDBAG brand. Launched in 2015, HINDBAG is a French company specializing in the design of eco-responsible bags and accessories. It is a brand highly committed to sustainable and ethical fashion. The tote bag is a best-seller of the brand.

Very elegant, it is a fairly large bag with a length of 60 cm, a height of 38 cm, and a depth of 16 cm, allowing it to hold up to 36 liters. Designed with a handle on each side, it is carried with a shoulder strap that can be up to 130 cm long; this allows for great flexibility in your travels.

We recommend it for carrying all your belongings on a long weekend or for a few days of travel.

Different colors are available in our shop. If you are interested in a slightly smaller version of this bag, the brand has designed the olive organic cotton tote bag.

 

#2 Vertical organic cotton tote bag

 

Values:
⚖️ Fair trade
✅ Certified
🌿 Organic
🏠 Made locally
🐨 Vegan
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
👤 Expertise
💎 Limited edition
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
🧴 Zero plastic

How about a modern tote bag?

The vertical tote bag will do the trick. Very thick in cotton, it is really sturdy and keeps your belongings safe. It is ideal for students, allowing them to carry items such as notebooks, pens, etc. With its vertical shape, it can even hold a computer.

More than a dozen colors are available in our shop.

 

#3 Charlie Denim Bowling Bag

Blue Charlie Denim Bowling Bag - €64

 

And the price of the most elegant Hindbag travel bag comes back to …. the Charlie Denim bowling bag !

The bowling bag makes its grand return with its little vintage look updated for today. A timeless shape, which can be carried either crossbody for a casual sportswear look or by hand or on the arm. With a well-thought-out design and its rounded curves, it is the perfect bag for a weekend outing or for your sports sessions. Whether you are a fan of yoga or a fan of tennis, it is the perfect bag for you. Featuring three internal pockets, one external pocket, a wide flat bottom, and a zipper, it proves perfect for organizing your belongings.

This best-seller from the HINDBAG brand is also available in gray on our shop.

 

#4 Laptop Bag

  

 

Traveling often involves carrying certain essential accessories, and among them, the Hindbag travel bag for a computer is essential. With the rise in popularity of remote work, it is difficult to ignore the trend of bags specially designed for computers. Not only is this bag extremely practical for protecting your PC, but it also allows you to store your important documents.

The computer bag from the HINDBAG brand is quite large (38 cm long, 28 cm high, and 5 cm deep). As a result, it can hold laptops with screens up to 15 inches, the same size as the latest MacBook Pro. Made from thick cotton, this bag is resistant to impacts.

It is available in several colors in our store.

 

#5 Charlie Diaper Bag and Lou Pouch 

 Charlie Diaper Bag and Lou Pouch - Sienna - from €74

 

We haven't forgotten parents who travel with their baby in this ranking. For this occasion, the HINDBAG brand offers a diaper bag.

The unique feature of this bag is its interior structure, which meets all the needs for baby essentials. Pockets have been specially designed to hold items such as your baby's milk or their baby bottle. There is, of course, the main compartment for all your child's clothes (onesies, towels, etc.). It features an adjustable handle, allowing it to easily attach to different types of strollers. It comes with a pouch to keep items you want to have close at hand. 

Like all other bags from the HINDBAG brand, it was made exclusively from organic cotton, and no plastic was used. For parents, an essential piece of information comes from the World Health Organization (WHO): children, regardless of their gender, are already exposed to approximately 4 million microplastics every day.

Several colors are available for this product, some of which are already sold out, so order before it's too late. 

Also, if you are interested in eco-responsible brands specializing in products that are beneficial for both your baby and the environment, you can check out our following article: 7 eco-responsible brands for babies and children.

 

#6 Organic Cotton Duffel Bag - Simon

 

 

Just as practical for travel as it is for the gym, this large bag will be the perfect companion for your green getaways. It allows you to keep your belongings safe. It features a very handy interior pocket for storing all your essentials.Slightly more flexible than bowling bags, it is easy to carry thanks to its handle and shoulder strap. 

A bestseller from the brand, it is available in several colors in our store, but the edition is very limited. A smaller version has also been developed, the mini duffel bag - Simon.

Choosing eco-responsible travel bags is a small yet powerful gesture for consumers who are aware of their impact on the world. Not only do these choices help protect the environment, but they also support fairer and more transparent business practices. Opting for products like those offered by HINDBAG allows you to travel responsibly while staying fashionable.

 

We hope our selection at Meanwhile Boutique has inspired you to choose an ethical and eco-responsible travel bag. To discover even more travel bags, handbags, backpacks, and fanny packs in various materials and colors, browse our collection of eco-responsible bags: