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“Every year, more than 500 billion plastic bags are distributed, and less than 3% of those bags are recycled. They are typically made of polyethylene and can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade in landfills that emit harmful greenhouse gases. Reducing your contribution to plastic-bag pollution is as simple as using a cloth bag (or one made of biodegradable plant-based materials) instead of wasting plastic ones.”
–Time Magazine, April 2007
About the Bags
Luntian Bags are reusable bags made of canvas that come in 8 different designs. The purpose of the bags is to help reduce plastic bag pollution by using reusable bags instead of wasting plastic ones. These bags are stylish, earth-friendly and carry a message. So for your next trip to the grocery or mall, BYOB.
Aside form being environment-friendly, Luntian Bags is also a livelihood program in San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas providing jobs for unemployed women in the neighborhood. We are happy to say that over 24 families are now benefitting from the program, with the bags being sewn and printed there entirely. Read more about who makes the bags.
Luntian (lun-tée-an) means green in Filipino.
The Bag designs
We are lucky to have access to some very talented designers who are willing to share their time for this project. We have 8 designs currently available ranging from the sweet to the funky to the nationalistic.
One Less, P130
Design by Joan Mateo
Last Season, P130
Design by Joan Mateo, Copy by Therese Endriga
Maghimagsik, P130
Design by Owie Lazatin, Copy by Ichay Bulaong
My Grocery Bag, P130
Design by Joan Mateo, Copy by Ichay Bulaong
Rizal, P130
Design by Joan Mateo, Copy by Therese Endriga
BYOB, P130
Design by Lee Gonzales, Copy by Mariel Bulaong
Fantastic, P130
Design by Owie Lazatin, Copy by Therese Endriga
Turtles, P130
Design by Tina de Torres
Specifications
The bags are made of canvas (cacha) and come in one size.
6-1/2″ tall x 16″ wide x 5″ bottom gusset, with 19″ long x 1-1/4″ wide straps.
The bags have cords with wooden beads to tie the bags into a small neat bundle so you can put it in your handbag on your way to the grocery or mall, and to tie the bags closed when they are full. They also give the bags a more natural and Pinoy look.
How to order
Simply email us at luntianbags@yahoo.com or call/text at (0918) 914-0446 indicating your full name, delivery address, preferred designs, quantities and delivery date.
The bags can be picked up at our home in Sucat (without extra cost), or delivered via CBL courier. If via CBL, the courier fee will be charged on top of the bags, depending on the quantity of the order, and the location of delivery. Delivery fees are as follows:
We accept bulk orders and customized designs for corporate giveaways, debuts, weddings, etc. Please give us some time for large orders. Email/text/call us so we can discuss directly.
How to pay
Once we’ve agreed on the total cost, we will ask you to deposit full payment to our BPI bank account. When we receive the scanned deposit slip via email, your order will then be delivered (2-3 days for Metro Manila, a bit longer for outside Metro Manila).
Thanks in advance for those who order early. Please just email us for anything. Thank you and happy holidays to all! 
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Thanks to Food Magazine for featuring Luntian Bags in their list of reusable bags, alongside the limited edition “10 Years of Fashion” It Bag and other local options. Check out their August 2010 issue for a special section on cocktail recipes, and numerous mouthwatering recipes.
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It is an honor to supply Good Shepherd of Baguio with customized reusable bags. Thanks for promoting anti-plastic and, most of all, for being a part of our lives and giving every visitor to Baguio wonderful memories of delicious strawberry jam, ube, peanut brittle, etc. More power to you!
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It’s been a while since I updated this blog but the sales of Luntian Bags have remained brisk. Thanks to articles such as the recent one in Mommy Academy, a wonderful informative magazine for moms, awareness of what we can do to protect the environment remains high.
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Great news for all shoppers out there! Luntian Bags are now available in the following stores:
The Li’l Nail Shop in Santana Grove, Sucat Road, beside Shopwise Sucat. This is my favorite de-stress place. Nothing beats rewarding myself with a soothing foot spa and a manicure and pedicure in a quiet intimate place. Call 401-3892 for an appointment.
Echostore at the G/F of Serendra, near Gaudi. I can spend hours in this store! All their products support community livelihood programs, nurture Mother Earth and are proudly Pinoy. The store sells home décor, fashion accessories, health and wellness, body, beauty, and nutritional products, food and beverages, books, music, and much more. Their mission: to help push forward the emerging trend of the conscious and caring consumer. Echostore shares space with Kape Isla, Home of Philippine coffee.
The Caf, the newest hippest store to open, located at the Teenzone, L3 Glorietta 3.
Filed under: How Much & How to Order
This post is not applicable anymore. For Christmas 2010 orders, click here.
I’ve been getting a lot of orders for Christmas but, unfortunately, I’ve been too busy with my job- the real one, the one that pays the bills – to come up with new designs and packaging. But I find the available designs to be timeless anyway so I hope you all still like them. Important note though- there are a lot of changes re pricing because of higher cost of cacha, labor, fuel, etc (sigh….) and after much pencil-pushing, I’ve concluded that I can’t afford free Christmas packaging and delivery anymore. The most important thing though is that Luntian Bags continue to achieve its goal of providing livelihood to the residents of San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas- info on the livelihood program here.
Here’s a summary of how, what, where to order effective immediately:
1. Regular bags cost P110 and large are P120. See specs here.
2. There are 6 designs available which you can see here.
3. Christmas packaging is available at P10 each. The regular bags come in olive green pouches and rust for large.
Christmas packaging for regular bags
Christmas packaging for large bags
4. You will be charged the actual cost of the courier company. Pls email your order quantity and I will advise you of actual courier cost. Sample courier cost is P80 for 1-5 bags within Metro Manila.
5. Pls email me at ibulaong@gmail.com to order. Pls specify your desired design(s), size(s), your complete name, delivery address and mobile phone number. I will email you back asap to advise you of courier cost.
6. Once we’ve agreed on total cost, I will ask you to deposit full payment to my bank account. Your order will be delivered the Monday after. Deliveries take 2-3 days for Metro Manila, a bit longer for outside Metro Manila.
7. I accept corporate orders or orders in bulk. Pls email me at ibulaong@gmail.com so we can discuss directly.
Thanks in advance to those who ordered early. Pls just email me for anything. Thanks, all!
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Thanks, Pam, for featuring Luntian Bags in the latest Southern Living issue!
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Luntian Bags is proud to be part of WWF‘s mission to stop and eventually reverse the accelerating degradation of the environment in the Philippines. One of WWF’s project is a Marine Biodiversity Conservation Project in Mabini-Tingloy where San Teodoro is located. YOU can also help WWF build a future where Filipinos live in harmony in nature.
Make a monthly pledge to WWF at any of their booths (Jul 28-31 Shoppesville Greenhills; Aug 1-14 Glorietta, Pasay Mall facing Mendrez)) and get a special edition Luntian Bag.
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I’ve had several friends and customers use Luntian Bags for their wedding giveaways. Aside from being unique and memorable gifts, the bags reflect their concern for the environment. And they’re definitely functional and not the usual dust collector. So if you’re getting married or know someone who’s about to, please consider Luntian Bags. I can personalize the card and packaging as necessary. Here’s a picture of how a friend put the bags in her guests’ rooms in her Boracay wedding.
Luntian Bags as souvenirs in bright and multi-colored packaging arrayed around a customer’s wedding cake.
