GOT BAG is a Germany-based start-up that developed the world’s first backpack made of Ocean Impact Plastic in 2016. The minimalist, timeless backpack made of an extra durable material is therefore not only particularly sustainable, but also a symbol of the conscious use of natural resources. Its fabric is entirely sourced with the company’s own ocean clean-up program in Indonesia. The GOT BAG business demonstrates that acting economically and global responsibility do not have to be conflicting goals: The backpacks made of recycled Ocean Impact Plastic provide a holistic approach to solving a global challenge. With the company’s own clean-up program, not only the material required for the backpack production is recycled – also the portion of non-recyclable plastics collected with the approximately 3.5 kg/7.7 lbs of plastic per backpack is fed into suitable recycling solutions and is thus not lost to the raw material cycle. We needed to act. With our mission, we want to tackle the advancing plastic pollution of our oceans and encourage a more conscious use of natural resources. – Benjamin Mandos, Founder