The Universal Bag
Launched in 2021 after two years of research and exploration, the Universal Bag is Anya Hindmarch’s most ambitious sustainability project to date. The next generation of reusable bag, the Universal Bag builds on I Am Not A Plastic Bag and I Am A Plastic Bag, tackling single-use plastic, rescuing post-consumer waste from landfill and inspiring a reuse mindset. The spacious bag's fabric is made from 100% recycled plastic and is fully recyclable and offered at an accessible price point.
Just Landed
Daylesford has just joined the Universal Bag project, becoming the first partner to launch with two sizes - the original and the newer, more compact Mini version.
The bag is available on Daylesford's website and in farmshops in the Cotswolds and London. Available in limited numbers.
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Where can I buy the Woolworths Universal Bags?
The Woolworths Universal Bags will be available to purchase exclusively at the stores below:
- Dickson
- Woden
- Mawson
- Belconnen
- Weston Creek
- Gungahlin
- Canberra Airport
- Hawker
- Chatswood East SM
- Chester Hill
- Wollongong
- Canterbury Plaza
- SMCastle Hill Showground
- Narrabeen
- Campsie
- Frenchs Forest
- North Parramatta
- Queanbeyan
- Mudgee
- Rouse Hill
- Menai
- Riverwood
- St Ives
- Gosford
- Lane Cove
- Chullora
- Baulkham Hills
- Parramatta
- Neutral Bay Village
- Orange
- Carlingford
- Rosehill
- Park Beach Plaza (Coffs Harbour)
- Wolli Creek
- Macquarie Centre
- Bankstown
- Ulladulla
- Casula
- Liverpool
- Marrickville
- Gordon
- Bowral
- Kiama
- Singleton
- Salamander Bay
- Rhodes SM
- Port Macquarie
- Bonnyrigg
- Erina
- Shellharbour
- Northbridge
- Eastwood
- Goulburn
- Kotara
- Wagga Wagga
- Richmond
- Ashfield
- Hillsdale
- Town Hall
- Thornleigh
- Berala
- Rockdale
- Armidale
- Glenrose
- Engadine
- The Ponds
- Warringah Mall
- Hurstville
- Blacktown
- Hornsby
- Dural
- Bathurst City Centre
- Newington
- Charlestown Square
- Crows Nest
- Gregory Hills SM
- Burwood
- Top Ryde
- West Ryde
- Kellyville
- Glenwood
- Beecroft
- Pemulwuy
- Hurstville East Quarter SM
- Wetherill Park
- Mt Annan
- Bulli
- Revesby
- Jerrabomberra
- Roselands SM
- Eastgardens
- Newcastle West
- Double Bay
- Norwest - Circa Shopping Centre
- Mascot
- Dee Why
- Bondi Junction
- Kellyville North
- Lake Munmorah
- Balgowlah (Manly Vale)
- Kirrawee
- Lidcombe
- Woolooware Bay
- Spring Farm
- Cherrybrook
- Village
- Burwood Plaza
- Sylvania
- Warriewood
- Strathfield Plaza
- Bomaderry SM
- Leichhardt Marketplace
- Marrickville Metro
- Kellyville Grove
- Tamworth Eastpoint
- Winston Hills
- Carnes Hill
- Marsfield
- Kogarah
- Caringbah
- Mona Vale
- Nelson Bay
- Katoomba
- Ashfield North SM
- Kingsgrove
- Mortdale
- Schofields Town Centre
- Miranda
- Oran Park
- Cabarita Beach
- Kingscliff
- Lennox Head SM
- Byron Bay
- Tweed City
- Ballina River St
- Albury Central
- Pitt St Mall
- Chatswood Rail
- Haymarket
- Green Square
- Potts Point
- Coogee
- Woolloomooloo
- Sydney Metcentre
- Central
- Kings Cross
- Parramatta Station
- Broadway
- Norwest
- Barangaroo
- Surry Hills
- Paddington
- Rose Bay
- Bondi Beach
- Alexandria
- Mosman
- Pyrmont
- North Strathfield
- North Sydney
- Balmain
- Katherine
- Darwin City
- Nightcliff
- Bakewell
- Toowong SM
- Indooroopilly
- Calamvale North
- Ascot SM
- Eight Mile Plains
- Meadowbrook
- Pacific Fair
- Banyo SM
- Elanora (The Pines)
- Smith Collective
- Loganholme SM
- Paddington
- Nathan Plaza (FNQ)
- Hope Island
- Northlakes
- Coomera Westfield
- Mudgeeraba
- Mermaid Waters
- Lutwyche
- Brisbane Airport
- West Village SM
- Robina North Mall
- Cairns (FNQ)
- Castletown (FNQ)
- Smithfield (FNQ)
- Brookside
- Carindale
- Burleigh Heads
- Earlville (FNQ)
- Kawana Waters
- Australia Fair
- Sunnybank
- Stafford
- Kenmore
- Oasis
- Browns Plains
- Macarthur Chambers
- Range
- Sandgate
- Surfers Paradise Circle on Cavill
- Surfers Paradise
- Buranda
- Mountain View
- Southport Park
- Springwood
- Hermit Park (FNQ)
- Nundah
- Chermside Central
- Keperra
- Morningside
- Everton Park
- Maroochydore Plaza
- Robina
- Garden City
- Underwood
- Alexandra Hills
- Mt Ommaney
- Chermside Marketplace
- Aspley
- Calamvale
- Runaway Bay
- Yeerongpilly
- Darra
- Bulimba
- Montague Markets West End SM
- Raintrees Cairns (FNQ)
- Oxenford
- Helensvale
- Camp Hill
- Springfield
- Redcliffe
- Noosaville
- Harbourtown
- Sunnybank Hills
- Carseldine
- Capalaba Park
- Richlands
- Oxley
- Annerley
- South City Square Woolloongabba SM
- Carrara
- Coorparoo
- Newstead
- Southpoint
- Fortitude Valley
- Broadwater
- Spring Hill
- Cumberland Park Sm
- Glenelg
- Rundle Mall
- Gilles Plains SM
- Brickworks
- Walkerville Supermarket
- Marryatville
- UnleyWest Lakes
- Mitcham
- Marion
- Kilkenny
- Hallett Cove
- Mt Barker
- Northpark
- Marden
- Mawson Lakes
- New Town
- Hobart CBD
- Eastlands (Tasmania) SM
- Channel Court
- Launceston SM
- The Avenue
- Plenty Valley
- Burwood Brickworks SM
- Williams landing
- Lucas SM
- HighPoint West (SM)
- Coburg Hills
- Bentleigh
- Canterbury Gardens
- Fountain Gate
- Bairnsdale SM
- East Keilor
- Polaris
- Newtown
- Preston
- Mt Waverley
- Balwyn
- Doncaster
- Mentone
- Chadstone SM
- Mt Eliza
- Moonee Ponds
- Middle Brighton
- St Kilda
- Kew
- Bayswater
- Mornington East
- Niddrie
- Wheelers Hill
- Golden Square
- Eastland (Victoria) SM
- Forest Hill
- Stud Park
- Templestowe
- Bendigo Market Place
- Moorabbin
- Malvern
- Carlton
- Ararat
- Chirnside Park
- Berwick
- Endeavour Hills
- Newmarket Plaza
- Mill Park
- Beaconsfield
- Vermont
- Gladstone Park
- Toorak
- Greensborough
- Highett
- Sunshine Market Place
- Watergardens
- Brunswick
- Abbotsford
- Ivanhoe
- Box Hill
- Ashwood
- Burwood East
- Croydon
- Pakington Strand
- Echuca
- Camberwell
- Kyneton
- Blackburn North
- Karingal Hub
- Preston South
- Rye
- Wonthaggi
- Warragul
- Eltham
- Northland SM
- Wodonga SM
- Oakleigh South
- Carnegie North
- The Pines
- Torquay
- Qv
- Victoria Harbour
- South Melbourne
- Doncaster Shopping Town
- South Yarra
- Blackburn South
- Fitzroy
- Southland SM
- Rosebud Central
- Mernda
- Warrnambool
- Heidelberg
- Barclay Square SM
- Oakleigh
- Keysborough
- Mountain Gate
- Coburg
- Fishermans Bend
- Spotswood
- Kennington
- Thrift Park
- Officer (Arena) SM
- Warralily SM
- Torquay North
- Knox
- Millers Junction
- The District SM
- Casey Central SM
- Keysborough South SM
- Clayton SM
- Melbourne Square SM
- Caroline Springs
- Point Cook Town Centre
- Featherbrook
- Hawthorn East
- North Melbourne
- The Glen (Glen Waverley)
- Southbank
- Prahran Metro
- Collins Square
- 222 Exhibition St
- Queens Place
- St Kilda West
- Harrisdale
- Palmyra
- Booragoon
- Dog Swamp
- Innaloo
- Southlands
- Stirling Central
- Victoria Park
- Cannington
- Belmont
- Morley
- Floreat
- Dianella
- Bentley
- Karrinyup
- Albany Dog Rock
- Bunbury Forum
- Joondalup
- Subiaco Square
- Gateways
- Margaret River
- Highgate
- Inglewood
- Midvale SM
- Mt Pleasant SM
- Port Coogee
What does 100% recycled fabric mean?
All of the fabric we use to make the Universal Bag, including the straps, is 100% recycled, certified according to the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) criteria, and made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. To finish the bag and ensure it is sturdy and long-lasting, the inside is coated with a finishing, or lining, which is 98% recycled – made from PCR plastic.
When we first created the bag it was categorised as 100% recycled, as previously the GRS scope certification did not include finishings. Now the certification has changed, we are able to include this PCR plastic lining within the GRS certification.
Where can I buy the Marketplace Universal Bag?
The Marketplace Universal Bag will be available to purchase at the stores below:
- TMP Eastwood Libis
- TMP Leonard Wood Baguio
- TMP Santolan Town Plaza
- TMP Corinthian Hills
- TMP Katipunan
- TMP Mille Luce VC Rizal
- TMP MPC San Juan (P. Guevarra)
- TMP EDSA Shangri-La
- TMP Tomas Morato
- TMP Magnolia
- TMP Opus
- TMP Capitol Hills
- Store Name (Central GMA)
- TMP 8 Forbes Town Road Taguig
- TMP Venice Grand McKinley
- TMP Met Live Pasay
- TMP Powerplant Mall Rockwell
- TMP The Grove Pasig
- TMP Makati
- TMP Ayala The 30th Pasig
- TMP Uptown Mall Taguig
- TMP Ayala Triangle
- TMP Parqal
- Store Name (South GMA & South Luzon)
- TMP Eastbay Sucat
- TMP Two Central Makati
- TMP Westborough Silang
- TMP Central Square BGC
- TMP Alphaland Makati
- TMP Ayala Alabang
- TMP Century Mall Makati
- TMP Paseo de Magallanes
- TMP Paseo Center Makati
- TMP San Antonio Arcade Makati
- TMP Galleria Cebu
- TMP Festive Walk Iloilo
- TMP Centrio CDO
- TMP Ayala Center Cebu
- TMP Oakridge BC Cebu
Once your Universal Bag has reached its end of life, please send it back for recycling to the address below:
Asian Consol (Philippines), Suite 1104, Dona Victoria Building, 429 U. N. Avenue, Ermita. Manila 1000. Philippines
Why can’t you ship the Universal Bag worldwide?
In order to be able to supply Universal Bags to customers who wish to order online, we’ve worked with distribution and shipping partners to create a special delivery process. This is separate to our usual online shipping process, and unfortunately doesn’t cover all countries. We are able to ship to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
How will my Universal bag be packaged?
You might notice your online Universal Bag order arrives packaged slightly differently to your usual Anya Hindmarch orders. This is because we are using a completely separate shipping service to make sure the Universal Bag is accessible to as many customers as possible, and to be able to bring you the chance to shop it online. Your Universal Bag or bags will be delivered in minimal packaging without paperwork, with your bag or bags folded inside.
Where can I buy The Universal Bag?
The Universal Bag project is a series of collaborations with supermarkets and grocery stores worldwide – each edition is produced in limited quantities and sold via individual retailers. Stock is limited and our team has no visibility on availability – to secure a bag, keep an eye on our social media and get in touch with individual retailers for further information.
Where can I recycle my bag?
The Universal Bag is 100% recyclable.
If you are in the UK, you can use the innovative returns pouch that is part of the bag’s pocket. Simply fold your bag into its pouch and post through the nearest postbox using the printed Freepost address. The pouch avoids contamination and ensures that when it reaches the recycling centre it will be 100% recycled locally.
If you are in the UK and your bag does not have a Freepost address, please send your bag to:
Freepost RUCL-STYT-YZAZ
Solent International Ltd
Unit 7
Towngate Business Centre
Everite Road
WIDNES
WA8 8PTAustralia
If you are in Australia and wish to recycle your Universal Bag, please send to:
FAO Terracycle Zero Waste Bin, 4/24-30 Dover Drive, Burleigh QLD 4220
If you are outside the UK, Australia and/or your bag does not have a Freepost address, your bag can be recycled following your local recycling regulations.Can I buy The Universal Bag online?
From time to time we may be able to offer The Universal Bag to buy online. This may be as an Anya Hindmarch edition, or from our supermarket collaborations, both in strictly limited quantities. These online launches will operate in a slightly different way to our usual ecommerce orders, please refer to the below FAQs for further information.
How many Universal Bags can I buy online?
The Universal Bag is available online as a set of two bags; customers are able to purchase a maximum of one of each set. This is due to the bags being available in limited quantities and to ensure more customers have a chance to purchase. Please also note you will be unable to add other products to your order, as we are using a different shipping method and dispatch location from our usual ecommerce orders.
When will my online Universal Bag order arrive and will there be any extra charges?
We know you’re excited to receive your order, and we’re excited to get it to you. We’ve worked with our shipping partners to arrange the fastest delivery possible, but we’re expecting high demand so if you don’t receive your order as quickly as you’d like, we apologise and promise it’ll be worth the wait!
All orders will be shipped on a DAP service. Please note you will be responsible for any additional charges at customs.
Please allow 5-15 days for delivery.
Why is the shipping higher for Universal Bag online orders than on standard orders?
In order to be able to supply Universal Bags to customers who wish to order online, we’ve worked with distribution and shipping partners to create a special process that is outside our usual delivery method. It’s a different and specific set-up for us, and for this reason the shipping costs are slightly higher. We hope that the modest price of the bags will make up for this.
Why can’t I add other items to my basket?
In order to be able to supply Universal Bags to customers who wish to order online, we’ve worked with distribution and shipping partners to create a special delivery process. This is separate to our usual online shipping process, and the bags will be dispatched from a different location. For this reason, we are unable to combine your orders. We hope this doesn’t cause too much inconvenience.
What happens if my bag is faulty?
We hope you’ll be really happy with your Universal Bag, however, if your bag was purchased recently and is found to be faulty, please contact the retailer where you bought it. For example, if you purchased it from a supermarket, reach out to them directly. If the bag was purchased through our website, please contact us.
If you've already sent your bag for a replacement using the returns address found on the inside pocket, you can check the status of your replacement by emailing theuniversalbag@solentgroup.co.uk
Does the standard returns process apply to Universal Bags bought online?
Yes, our standard returns process applies to any purchase made. Please refer to our returns page for full details. If you do proceed with a return, in lieu of an invoice please include a mention of your order number from your confirmation email in order for us to locate your purchase.
Why can’t I add a gift message to my online order?
Because we are using a special delivery process that is separate to our usual online shipping process, it is unfortunately not possible to add a gift message. Please also note that paper invoices will not be included in packages for the same reason and to keep any excess packaging to a minimum.
Can I cancel or amend my order?
Due to high demand, it will not be possible to amend or cancel your order once place.
How do I activate my Woolworths Universal Bag guarantee?
If you are in Australia and have purchased a Woolworths Universal Bag, there is no need to register your purchase to activate your guarantee– manufacturing defects are covered, but accidental damage is not. If you need a replacement within 10 years of purchase, please send your bag (at your own cost) to the following address, including your return address inside your parcel for your replacement: 4/24-30 Dover Drive, Burleigh QLD 4220 AUSTRALIA.
Where can I buy the Universal Bag in Japan?
The National Azabu, Japan edition is available at the following stores:
National Azabu
4-5-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo
National Den-en
2-6-21 Tamagawa Den-en-chofu, Setagaya-ku Tokyo
National Azabu Hiroo Garden Hills
Hiroo Garden Hills H 4-1-11 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
A Global Initiative
It is the scale of the project which sets the Universal Bag apart. Designed by Anya Hindmarch and made by Solent Group, it includes multiple collaborations across supermarkets, each working with us on their own unique design and colour which are sold exclusively in their stores. The ongoing global initiative sees new editions introduced regularly across the world – to date 15 retailers across 3 countries, with dynamic future plans.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
In the years since I Am Not A Plastic Bag and I Am A Plastic Bag, use of single-use plastic bags has reduced dramatically. But it’s not enough. Often, reusable bags are forgotten, only used a few times, or even thrown away, as it’s tricky or impossible to recycle them.
"a desirable, durable, reusable, 100% recycled and 100% recyclable tote bag"
