{"id":3258,"date":"2009-11-22T21:55:30","date_gmt":"2009-11-23T02:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3258"},"modified":"2009-11-22T21:55:30","modified_gmt":"2009-11-23T02:55:30","slug":"respecting-earth-by-urth-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/respecting-earth-by-urth-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Respecting Earth by Urth Means"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3260\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/files\/2009\/11\/urthbags2-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags2-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags2-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags2.jpg 874w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a>For the past two years, founder Monica Ralli of <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urthbags.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">UrthBags<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in California, developed strategies to inspire people. Her goal was to create a stronger sense of eco-consciousness on our overly-disposable planet.<\/p>\n<p>Monica also planned how to stimulate the job market. She intended to provide work that would benefit local craftsmen and women\u2019s organizations worldwide. Simultaneously, waste would be reduced significantly.<\/p>\n<p>The handbag materials are milk cartons, juice boxes, telephone books, and newspapers. The craftspeople are artisans from across the globe. Designers are both staffed and sourced.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>To seal the hip, whimsical, smart &#8216;n green image visioned, Monica adds salvaged items like seashells, fashion magazines and coconuts to her designs. Individuals can shop online and minimums are reasonable for small specialty boutiques.<a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3259\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/urthbags1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The UrthBags collections suit any age. While the best sellers are the recycled magazine bags, the juice box bags and the sea shell purses, Monica&#8217;s favorite is the newspaper tote bag. Her favorite is large enough to fit a towel, iPod and a pair of shades. Perfect for the beach and affordably priced.<\/p>\n<p>Monica intends to expand her collections and materials. Imagination keeps her juices going and of course it feels good to merge environmental preservation with style and fashion. From observing her &#8220;where to buy&#8221; list, she&#8217;s well on her way.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Photo Credits<\/span>:<br \/>\nPhotography by <strong>Mark Sacro<\/strong>, makeup by <strong>Christina Guerra,<\/strong> hair by <strong>Jeanne San Diego<\/strong>, and model is <strong>Bayley Schneider<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED POSTS<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/2008\/06\/10\/the-eco-message-is-in-the-bag-part-i\/comment-page-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Eco Message Is in the Bag, Part I<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/2008\/06\/12\/the-eco-message-is-in-the-bag-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Eco Message Is in the Bag, Part II<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--Session data--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past two years, founder Monica Ralli of UrthBags in California, developed strategies to inspire people. 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