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in HolidayThe Most Practical Eco-Holiday Gift On Your List
The most practical holiday gift on your list is something anyone can use…reuseable grocery bags. This ultra-organized system of grocery bags is made from 50% post-consumer plastic and has a separate place for hot/cold items, produce and dry goods. Ranging from $7.99 and up, this system makes for a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift. More
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Respecting Earth by Urth Means
For the past two years, founder Monica Ralli of UrthBags in California, developed strategies to inspire people. Her goal was to create a stronger sense of eco-consciousness on our overly-disposable planet. Monica also planned how to stimulate the job market. She intended to provide work that would benefit local craftsmen and women’s organizations worldwide. Simultaneously, […] More
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Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Eco-Bag Lady Update
Back to my office, where so much of my daily life seems to take place these days. This great bag is just one of the cool green products I’ve gotten to review that has been useful in making my work routine more interesting. I’ve been using The Better Bag as my brief case since I […] More
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Amy Butler Design a Brilliant Find
It is always exciting to make a new, fun discovery in the eco world and my latest is Amy Butler Design. Amy designs fabric, patterns, stationery and other Midwest modern accessories for you and your home. Actually, she has been doing this for some time and has graced many magazines and websites. But upon further […] More
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in Accessories, ReviewsGreen Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Eco-Bag Lady’s Best of 08
I’m proud to be evolving into quite the eco-bag lady! I have amassed an amazing collection of various earth-friendly bags – canvas, bioplastic and organic cotton totes for shopping; a wonderfully useful computer bag made of recycled plastic bottles; and a couple of great purses that make a fashion statement while keeping all kinds of […] More
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Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Becoming an Eco Bag lady
Okay, first of all I have to point out that while my colleague, Rodney Pate is a phenomenal photographer and artist, this may be his one and only flawed photo . . . I’m not svelt, but I swear I’m not that fat! But of course, it is really all about the bag . . . […] More
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in AccessoriesAlchemy Goods: Turning Trash into Fashion
[images via Alchemy Goods] Alchemy Goods was a little idea that grew into a wonderful company. The owner was on the hunt for the perfect, waterproof messenger bag for his bike commute and was at a loss. There were always spare bike tires laying around his apartment, though, and he realized he could probably fashion […] More
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The Eco Message Is in the Bag, Part II
Sustainable bag reporting continues from Part I. There are so many great choices! Muumuu Heaven is a shop located on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii. The family-run business got so busy producing eco-conscious and original women’s apparel from recycled Hawaiian garments, they decided to collaborate with another designer for bags to stock. Kauai is […] More
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in Accessories, MaterialsLife Goggles: Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags
Editor’s note: OK, most of us probably don’t really consider shopping bags an accessory. According to our friends at Life Goggles, though, Envirosax bags aren’t just functional and reusable — they’re also real eye-catchers! This post was originally published on Monday, May 26, 2008. If you really like these bags, make sure to check out […] More