"Borrow-a-Badge" – The Re.Bag.Re.Use Lanyard Loop

Borrow-a-Badge" – The Re.Bag.Re.Use Lanyard Loop

An eco-friendly, community-powered alternative to traditional lanyards.

Overview

As sustainability continues to rise on the agenda for both businesses and event organisers, Re.Bag.Re.Use offers an environmentally responsible, socially uplifting alternative to traditional conference lanyards.

We’d love to partner with you by providing reusable, returnable lanyards – thoughtfully handcrafted by local artisans using repurposed bread bags. Together, we can reduce waste, create jobs, and spark conversations that matter.

Our lanyards

Each of our lanyards is crocheted using approximately three clean, repurposed bread bags. What was once destined for landfill is transformed into a durable, functional item — complete with a sturdy clasp for securely holding name badges, access cards, or keys.

Behind every lanyard is a talented team of six dedicated cutters and 15 skilled crocheters, all part of the Re.Bag.Re.Use community. More than just a lanyard, each piece represents sustainability, creativity, and a commitment to community upliftment.

How It Works: The Lanyard Loop Model

• Cost per lanyard: R30

• Includes labour, materials, and admin
• R10 of this acts as a sustainability deposit

• Return incentive:

• For each undamaged lanyard returned to Re.Bag.Re.Use, you will receive R10 back – or, you may choose to donate the deposit to one of our community partners: The Neighbourhood Old Age Home (NOAH) or the SPCA.

• Returned lanyards are sanitised and reused for the next conference.

Why Choose Re.Bag.Re.Use?

• ♻️ Zero-waste mindset – Reduce conference waste and landfill impact

• 🧵 Locally handmade – Every lanyard creates income for a cutter and crocheter

• 🫶 Social upliftment – Directly supports our community-focused work

• 💚 Conversation starter – Each lanyard tells a story of repurposing and purpose

• 📸 Great for your brand – Shareable, eco-conscious conference content

Add-ons & Options

🌳Custom wooden name / logo tags – Laser-etched and reusable (R20 extra)

📖 Story tags – Mini message on each lanyard:

“This lanyard was made by [Name], repurposing [material]. Return me, and I’ll return the favour.”

        ✅No charge for orders over 50 lanyards

🧼 Sanitising station signage –

 “Drop it like it’s hot (then we’ll clean it)”

        ✅ Included at no charge

Post-Event Impact Report (Optional)

We can provide a short visual summary post-event, highlighting:

• Number of lanyards reused

• Waste avoided

• Community impact

• Funds raised via deposit donations

Sample of the lanyard

Please note: the clip shown in the image is for illustrative purposes only. The final clip may vary slightly depending on availability at the time of production. Rest assured, all clips used are durable and functional, selected with quality and sustainability in mind. 

More about Re.Bag.Re.Use

Re.Bag.Re.Use is a proudly South African initiative started in 2021, born from a desire to turn everyday plastic waste into purposeful products. Instead of ending up as pollution on our streets, in landfills or oceans, clean, soft plastic is repurposed into beautiful, functional bags and accessories.

At the heart of Re.Bag.Re.Use is the opportunity to make a difference — reducing plastic waste while also creating income-generating opportunities for women in under-resourced communities. By crafting each item by hand, our makers not only earn extra pocket money, but also help put bread on the table — one stitch, one bag, one lanyard at a time. 

Re.Bag.Re.Use has received four international awards and one local recognition for its work in sustainability, communication, and social impact — including being a finalist in the 2025 SABRE Awards Africa (Fashion & Beauty category) and a winner in the 2024 Global Alliance Awards for ESG impact.

Let’s Make it Official

We’d love to help make your events more sustainable and more meaningful. If you’d like to chat or book your lanyards, please contact:

Contact us to discuss further:

Regine le Roux

📞 083 302 1528

✉️ regine@rebagreuse.com

🌍 www.rebagreuse.com

Payment terms: A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable upon delivery of the lanyards. If you choose to join our Lanyard Loop, we’ll refund R10 for every lanyard returned in good condition. It’s a small step that helps us keep waste low and community impact high.

A portion of proceeds from each lanyard booking will be donated to the Neighbourhood Old Age Home (NOAH) and the SPCA.

Re.Bag.Re.Use – From plastic to purpose, one lanyard at a time