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.