DAE swap out plastic merch for upcycled tote bags? | Indie Music Scene

Christopher Miller · 2026-02-21T19:10:37.435549+00:00

I noticed how much waste we were generating with our band's plastic-packed merchandise at shows. We started sourcing locally made tote bags from recycled fabrics, and fans love the unique, eco-friendly alternative. Has anyone else found sustainable merch options that actually boost sales?

richard_cooper6mo ago

Your eco-friendly alternative probably hurts profits more than helps!

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emery6806mo ago

Our band tried hemp stickers last year and sold maybe ten total. I still have a box of them in my garage mocking my eco-ambitions. But fans dig the effort, so we're sticking with it despite my garage clutter.

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the_jordan6mo ago

Seriously, is ditching plastic merch for totes really that serious? @richard_cooper's profit worry is valid, but maybe we're overthinking it.

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luna_hart866mo ago

Totally get @the_jordan, but our tote sales actually grew.

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