Blossoming with every bag they sew, the passionate team behind Boomerang Bags Frankston continues to promote alternatives to single-use plastic bags. In just one year of operating as a separate branch after moving on from another group, they’ve sewn, sold and given away a remarkable 2000 reusable bags. 

The bags are created from donated fabrics including doona covers and pillow cases, and from material the group finds in op shops. With help from the Boomerang Bags head office, this amazing group of friends has slowly but surely been distributing them. 

Mara Requilman and her team generously use their own money to buy the branded Boomerang Bag labels and organise fundraisers to generate much-needed support. Unselfishly using their spare time to source fabric and materials, sew the bags and promote the unique masterpieces has become a satisfying pastime for the conscientious ladies. 

You can buy Boomerang Bags from Frankston markets, shops and cafes, including MicMacs Oriental Grocer and Eeny Meeny Café. Visit the Facebook group Boomerang Bags Frankston to source your next bag for $3 to $5. Donations of materials and fabrics are always required, as are more avid sewers.

“We aren’t about a hierarchy — we have no committee and we’re not in it for the glory. We’ve got some unreal people involved. We have turned this group into a little community,” said Mara. “We’re just people who have decided to help prevent single-use plastic bags in the community. Please support local, support Frankston and support the environment.” 

Find out more at boomerangbags.org