Filed under: The Bags
“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! 
