Marimekko's Eppu backpack combines sturdy cotton canvas with the natural beauty of leather: designed by Tuula Pöyhönen, the canvas backpack has adjustable shoulder straps in leather and a convenient extra handle on the back. The backpack has a zipper closure and two separate compartments inside divided by a smaller open pocket. In addition, the backpack has a small pocket on the outside that closes with a snap button.
Eppu backpack, black
Marimekko
Design:
Details
- Colour
- Black, leather
- Material
- 100% cotton, leather
Designer
Fashion designer Tuula Pöyhönen is specialised in concept development. After graduating from Aalto University in 1994, her varied history as a designer has included youth fashion and jeans design, furniture and textile home collections, styling and writing, and visual merchandising for companies in Finland and abroad. Her clients and collaborators include the likes of Marimekko, Anno, Lee Cooper Jeans, Luhta Home, Rukka, Skanno and Nokia.
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Working conditions & labour 6/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 6/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 5/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
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