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Recycled Totes, Bags and Purses

A popular topic today is how to help the environment through our conservation efforts. From designers to homemade products people are incorporating recycled products into everyday fashion. Some materials being used for recycled purses, totes and wallets include:

crocheted plastic bags
license plates, keyboards
reconfigured articles of clothing
stitched inner tubes, record albums
sewn on bottle caps
woven box, books, billboards and paper products
so much more…

If you are not feeling as adventurous to go out and make your own or want creative inspiration, take a peek at some of these eye catching pieces made from around the world. Regardless of what you choose, you know you can feel good about making a difference in the bigger picture and every effort made is a step in a positive direction.

Recycled Pull Tab Purses

Each bag is handcrafted, threading these pull tabs together to create a eclectic purse that contains a crocheted zipper liner for holding precious cargo. These purses handcrafted in Brazil by Woman’s Cooperatives.

Cambodia Recycled Rice Bags

Recycled shopping bags come in many different styles. There are even designers jumping on board this environmentally friendly idea. The trick is to reuse your shopping bags. One manufacturer is taking it one step further and offering Cambodian Recycled Rice bags which are handcrafted made from recycled materials.

Not only are these bags uniquely refreshing but you can feel good about helping others. The organization in that crafts these is also involved in helping provide shelter, jobs and education to vulnerable women in Cambodia.

Cambodia Rice Purses

Another flavor of the Cambodia Rice products is this wallet sized purse. It is made from recycled rice bags and holds all those loose coins, cards, bills. From inside out, you can feel good about helping the environment with these recycled purses.

Recycled Juice Bags

They are cute, bright and totally unlike what you are seeing out there in your everyday life. These are recycled boxes cleverly crafted into various styles of purses and tote bags. This effort is helping keep these juice boxes that are not biodegradable out of landfills and into stylish, eye catching styles. Manufactured in the Philippines, there are three styles to choose from. From the Woven Handbag with hoop handles, insulated Cool bag to the divided Shopper just perfect for everyday use.

Recycled Newspapers Purses

These unique handbags are truly one of a kinds. Each one is handcrafted one of thirty two women from a Fair Trade co-op in Brazil. The handbags are made from tightly woven newspaper that is coated with a naturally water resistant protectant.

With recycled products being as popular as they are and people’s ideas continuing to expand, I have no doubt we will continue to see more wonderful ways to incorporate recycled products into our daily lives. The styles range from various sized handbags, shoulder bags to clutches.

With recycled products being as popular as they are and people’s ideas continuing to expand, there is no doubt we will continue to see more wonderful ways to incorporate recycled products into our daily lives.

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3 Responses to “Recycled Totes, Bags and Purses”

August 9th, 2008 at 5:53 am
Kat

This summer I saw some bags made from recycled car seat belts. I thought they were attractive. Not sure if this is the same designer but the look is similar:
http://www.seatbeltbags.com/treecycle.html
August 9th, 2008 at 10:29 am
njppa

Wow Kat, Who would have thought seatbelt bags could be so stylish too. Thanks for sharing the information. Little by little each effort adds up to make a difference in the larger picture.
-njppa
September 8th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Desiner Bags

I agree with your post. Which is not something I will usually do! :) I enjoy reading a post that will make one think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!