Our story

The War On Waste Cartel was founded by proud Geelong entrepreneur Samantha Marnell.

She loves coffee, loves practical lifestyle accessories and is passionate about reducing waste.

What started as making one type of bag from hessian coffee sacks has grown into a movement for people who want to leave a softer footprint.

Affectionately known as the WOW Cartel, this Australian made brand creates the coolest luxe tote bags, the funkiest and environmentally friendly clutches and the best shopping bags.

Versatile and with vegan friendly options, they are loved by all.

Made in partnership with coffee roasters, collaborating to care for the environment, industry waste is reduced by repurposing coffee sacks once destined for landfill.

When you use WOW products you are part of the solution to reducing rubbish.  

Our impact

More than 20 million tonnes of waste is piled high in landfills throughout Australia.

The WOW Cartel works with businesses and individuals who want to do something to contribute the war on waste. Read about our partnerships here: WOW Cartel Partners.

Through these partnerships we are able to reduce coffee industry waste and create cool, cute, quirky yet really functional products.

Australian made | Landfill reducing | Local economy strengthening. 

  • 516 Coffee Sacks Saved

    from landfill

  • 180 Kilograms Diverted

    from landfill

  • 632 Kilograms Greenhouse Gases Avoided

    by reducing waste