The concept of Turtle Bags was inspired by Turtles: these ancient creatures were around on the planet when the dinosaurs were here. There are five species of turtles which visit us in the UK. They travel tousands of kilometres in the summer months lookingin particular for jellyfish. The most frequently sighted turtles are the leatherback. Tragically the biggest member of the turtle family is prone to mistaking the discarded bags that litter the world's oceans with jellyfish - its only source of food.

Turtle Bags supplies a range of bags and work with a number of organisations around the globe who share our commitment to the environment. For more information about where our bags come from visit our producers page.

Plastics, The Environment and Human Health  - The Royal Society 2009

Hot off the press... take a look at a recent review of research from those in the know..

Art work by Fran Crowe 2007 - for more fabulose artwor visit her website

Scientists uncover new ocean threat from plastics Independent August 2009

Scientists have identified a new source of chemical pollution released by the huge amounts of plastic rubbish found floating in the oceans of the world. A study has found that as plastics break down in the sea they release potentially toxic substances not found in nature and which could affect the growth and development of marine organisms link to Independent Article

Canadian report on Leatherback Turtles

Recent work in Canada (published 2009) of the endangered leatherback turtle by three Canadian scientists has, for the first time, documented how one of the world's most majestic and enduring species — and one only recently shown to inhabit key feeding grounds along Canada's Atlantic shore — is being seriously threatened by the lowliest artefact of modern consumer culture: the plastic bag. Link to the report