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Bags from Banners Project

This initiative was designed to reduce waste and give new life to retired street flag banners by repurposing them in creative, practical ways—supporting both environmental responsibility and local organisations.

Every banner tells a story—and now, it’s getting a second chapter.

The Banners to Bags campaign is a creative sustainability initiative that gives new life to retired street flag banners.

Rather than sending them to landfill, we’ve repurposed these vibrant, durable materials into something meaningful—supporting local communities and promoting environmental responsibility.

With over 1,050 kilograms of banners—roughly the weight of a small car or compact SUV—we had a lot of material to work with! And here’s where the magic happened:

  • School holiday art and craft programs turned banners into colourful kites
  • Community gardens created custom-made enviro bags
  • Local organisations used them for their projects and community programs.

From streets to hands, these banners now serve a new purpose—celebrating creativity, reducing waste, and helping where it’s needed most.

aboriginal flag red and black stripe background with yellow circle centre

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.