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Energy Sun-Bags Now Powered by Konarka

Brian Yalung — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:53:49 +0000

Neuber of Germany’s line of Energy Sun-Bags will now be powered by Konarka’s Power Plastic Solar Panels, further boosting the alternative means of soliciting power for popular gadgets today which include MP3 players, iPods and digital cameras. The Sun-Bags are lightweight bags that have their own battery and solar panel.

They are available in 37 colors and are one of the demanded and lightest solar energy bags in the market today. They retail for $150 in the market and are available at the Neuber website.

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Energy Sun-Bags Now Powered by Konarka

Shopping Bag Pillow Covers

Brian Yalung — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:19:29 +0000

Just because you are using environmental or recycled shopping bags doesn’t mean that you are totally eco-friendly. For one, have you kept count on how many of these things you have around? If you figure it out mathematically, it may come to a point where you may have an excess number of bags lying around. And once that happens, you have an entirely new waste problem since tendency is you will throw them away and then add to the landfill issues we are encountering today.

However, with some creativity you can make use of them in a different way. Try shopping bag pillow covers which if don’t right can really be a new fashion statement to liven up your home. Rather than throw them away, this is an alternative way of making use of them, shying away from adding a new issue as far as garbage problems are concerned.

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Shopping Bag Pillow Covers

Plastic Bags Turned into Eco-Friendly Purses

Brian Yalung — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:22:49 +0000

Eco-fashion has strange ways of getting out the creativity in us and it seems that one woman turned plastic bags into trendy eco-friendly purses. Thanks to her ingenuity, Mandy Pleasants has turned plastic bags into colorful, environmental-friendly hand-woven purses. All of this led to a business called Blue Sky Bags.

As we know, plastic bags are normally thrown away after use. But now, it seems that Mandy has solicited used plastic bags and has found something to do with them. And her family and friends are the main donors, giving her their used plastic bags so that something creative and useful can come out of them.

And the price? Well these plastic bags retail between $100 to $125 while a little girl’s bag would cost about $75. You can check out her creations at her blog.

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Plastic Bags Turned into Eco-Friendly Purses

Canadian Eco-bag Manufacturer Expands to U.S. and Mexico

Brian Yalung — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:13:49 +0000

P.O.P. Packaging opens a new port under a different name in Southport, CT to enhance its coverage in reaching out to people for their waste reduction and environmental efforts through the continued patronization of eco-friendly and reusable bags. It may be a different name, N’Take, but the brains behind them are still the same as the continued eco-friendly awareness and efforts continue to aim high as far as addressing consumer needs without compromising the environment we live in.

The company is now prepared to further satisfy rising demand for its wide-range of products and services with increased presence in Dallas, TX, Golden, CO, Jacksonville, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Naugatuck, CT, Philadelphia, PA and Mexico City.

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Canadian Eco-bag Manufacturer Expands to U.S. and Mexico

Recycled Silk Sari Bucket Bag

Brian Yalung — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:13:12 +0000

Here is something fashionable for people to use. This bucket bag is made of recycled silk sari cuttings which are recycled into yarns to be used in another way. They are produced from Fair Trade cooperative in Nepal which make use of no sweatshop labor in producing product like this.

Other products that make use of this same material include handbags, hats, scarves, shawls. The purchase of these beautiful items benefits women and girls in Nepal.

Price: $29.00

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Recycled Silk Sari Bucket Bag

Ecorations Introduces Reusable Holiday Gift Tote and Santa Sacks

Brian Yalung — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:38:12 +0000

Christmas is months away but this early we are seeing a couple of potential solutions in preparation for the holidays. Christmas parties and people playing Santa are sure to be rampant once again and rather than choose any plain bag or sack for use, Ecorations has these Tote and 100% organic cotton Santa Sacks.

Plastic garbage bags be gone. Ecorations’ new 100% organic cotton Santa Sack ($18.50) is a more attractive and eco-friendly way to cart gifts to and fro. Like a beloved stocking, it is destined to become a treasured seasonal item incorporated into your Christmastime traditions.
Create a new, “green” tradition. The reversible tote ($12.99), offered in two decorative motifs, is the eco-chic answer to the standard disposable gift bag. Filled with wine and other goodies, and toted to a holiday party, it’s the gift that keeps giving: Your host can save it, reuse it or–if you’re lucky–give it back to you.

These are some great things to consider especially if you want to prepare early for your roster of activities this year’s Holidays.

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Ecorations Introduces Reusable Holiday Gift Tote and Santa Sacks

Large Recycled Tire Shoulder Bag

Brian Yalung — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:10:59 +0000

We have been hearing much of these recycled bags but it is only now that I was able to find something close to it. Called a Large Recycled Tire Shoulder Bag, this bag should be a great way to help reduce the growing pains of landfills we have today.

The bag is roomy and has a long cotton strap and hangs at hip. You can easily wipe it clean with a piece of wet cloth to make sure that this cool recycled tire shoulder bag maintains its fashionable and eco-friendly design for people to see.

Price: $32.00

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Large Recycled Tire Shoulder Bag

Solar Gear Reactor Solar Powered Backpacks

Brian Yalung — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:24:55 +0000

One thing about traveling outdoors or backpacking, you will not have the luxury of recharging your mobile phone or related gadgets. However we have seen a lot of solar-powered concepts and this Solar Gear Reactor Solar Powered backpacks are sure to come in handy.

The backpack features a female DC adapter which you can charge your gadgets while on the go. So you don’t have to worry about running low on power ever again!

Features:

Solar Module providing up to 2.5 Watts of Power
Single 12V charging outlet
Mesh water bottle pockets
Contoured and padded shoulder straps
Reflective features for nighttime visibility
Accessory pockets
Removable laptop sleeve when extra space or lighter weight is needed

Price: $109.97

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Solar Gear Reactor Solar Powered Backpacks

The Solar Powered Travel Bag

Brian Yalung — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:53:37 +0000

We have seen a lot of concepts that have come out where solar power is being earned up. So the solar powered travel bag should not be something new. But today, options are a great way to broaden the gadgets and products we have to consider and apparently that is what this solar powered bag has to offer for now.

The solar panel has overcharge, discharge and short circuit protection, so it will last a bit longer. It will charge your typical cellphone in under 5 hours, that of course depends on the battery capacity though. It will also charge things such as your MP3 player, portable game consoles and various other small gadgets. The bag comes with a USB adaptor as well as 3 mobile phone adaptors for Nokia phones, Samsung and Sony-Ericsson.

Price: $25.00

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The Solar Powered Travel Bag

Recycled Fire Hose Handbags and Belts from Noblivity

Brian Yalung — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:53:53 +0000

Noblivity brings a couple of new potential products that should get attention for the fashionable women of today. But the real score is the eco-friendly nature that comes behind it. And the secret? They are made from used decommissioned fire hoses which should really be something worth looking into.

When it comes to the materials used in the manufacturing and use of fire hoses, we all know that they are made of superior quality. Now putting that into consideration, adding a little designer’s touch can certainly offer something durable and reliable that should fit in nicely with the fashionable women who put premium in design and sturdy accessories that complement their overall wardrobe.

“We are constantly inspired by the ever evolving fashion industry and we want to personally connect savvy shoppers with the latest emerging designer collections, enhancing the overall shopping experience with the magic of informed discovery,” says Andrea Williamson Noblivity’s founder.

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Recycled Fire Hose Handbags and Belts from Noblivity

Help Payless Plant A Billion Trees!

Missy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:08:55 +0000

Help Payless plant a billion trees alongside The Nature Conservancy, when you purchase their new eco totebag.

The Payless eco totebag is made using at least 50% recycled PET material and has a darling leaf print throughout. When you purchase one of these reusable bags, Payless will contribute $1 toward the Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign.

The earth friendly offer is good till 12/31/2009 and to read more on the Plant A Billion Trees Campaign, visit www.plantabillion.org

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Mountainsmith Cyber II Recycled Fabric Camera Bag

Brian Yalung — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:31:36 +0000

Travelers most often bring a camera along on a journey. While it is not the most convenient, they tend to carry their camera hanging around their neck or in their hands. Here is a great recycled camera bag that can help serve as great storage for your trendy, expensive cameras today.

Enjoy optimal protection when traveling with your compact digital camera with the Mountainsmith Cyber II camera bag. Boasting such features as a detachable shoulder strap, a fleece lined and padded interior, and an internal memory card sleeve, the Cyber II is perfect for the casual photographer who’s always on the move. The bag comes in extra-small, small, medium, and large sizes, depending on the specific device you’re carrying.

The bag also offers the option of a belt attachment, so you can carry your camera like a pager. And thanks to the sturdy construction–which includes 420-denier Velocity nylon body fabric, 430-denier ballistic nylon and Hypalon reinforcements, and YKK zippers–the bag holds up to heavy use through the years. The bag, which closes via either a secure zipper or a fast-access hook and loop, carries a lifetime warranty.

Price: $25.45

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Mountainsmith Cyber II Recycled Fabric Camera Bag

Bags made From Recycled Materials

David Allen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:17 +0000

Of course making a bag from a piece of recycled material is nothing new, we see this all of the time, but Carro from Argentina have found an interested angle on this type of design. As you can see from the images these bags are not outrageous in any way, but have a closer look and then you will what they have been made from.

The designers Silvina Cannito and Guillermina Balsells have found that high quality clothing found in second hand stores can get a new lease of life as a bag; these quality materials are hard wearing and naturally look good too. However, the designers do not just use one piece of material, occasionally they produce a bag from several pieces and the effect is quite stunning.

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Bags made From Recycled Materials

Great Bags From The Great Lakes

David Allen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:25 +0000

Teamwork bags uses some unusual materials for their tote and messenger bags; used sails and recycled tractor tires are used to bring these bags to life. It is the materials that give the Teamwork bags their individual touch, which makes them stand out from the rest of the bags on the market.

There are around eight to twelve different choices of colours to each style of bag, with currently only four types of bags available. However, because of the materials used, no two bags are going to be exactly the same. Prices range from $45 to $165. However, for anyone who lives in the Grand Rapids areas there is a surprising feature, the bag will be hand delivered by co-owner Nick Stygstra using his trusty bike.

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Great Bags From The Great Lakes

For Eco Bags, Turn To Vamp

David Allen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:00:23 +0000

Based in Colorado, Vamp Bags are a firm who specialize in the design and production of handmade bags and accessories. They are set up to use less waste and create less clutter from the manufacturing process.

The bags are made by using water based lacquer instead of the usual petroleum based varieties, recycled and reused materials. These bags do tend to be a little on the expensive side, but if these are compared with designer bags then the prices are comparable.

Prices start at $115 for the wallet size and the $311 for the bags.

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For Eco Bags, Turn To Vamp

The War On Plastic Bags Has Begun

David Allen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:21:50 +0000

By now, most people know that plastic bags are a bad thing; they can only be used one time and have a serious impact on the environment as most of them end up in landfill sites. They are really just a waste of a resource that could be used for something more tangible.

This bag represents the “War on Plastic” it comes in a small hand grenade shaped bag, which is east to store away. When there is a need for a larger bag, the grenade is unzipped to reveal a reusable polyester shopping bag. Once finished with the bag is folded away back inside the grenade, how cool is that?

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The War On Plastic Bags Has Begun

Recycled Magazines Make Great Bags

David Allen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:25:43 +0000

There are a lot of products that use recycled materials, but these bags are made out of old magazines. Not only are they using recycled materials, they also have brilliant design features due to the colours of the print.

UrthBags was founded to offer environmentally friendly handbags without forfeiting style
Each bag is made from recycled or biodegradable materials
We utilize local craftsmen in the creation of each unique bag, instead of shipping things around
UrthBags strives to spread the word about eco-mindedness, recycling and reusing in the all-too-often disposable fashion industry

Priced at $72

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Recycled Magazines Make Great Bags

Reworked Leather Handbags

David Allen — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:45 +0000

These are really nice bags. Sure, there is no designer label to flaunt around, but who needs a designer label when you know that your bag has been made from reworked from vintage leather; something that most designer bags cannot say they have.

Reworked leather has such a different feel and look to it, something that simply cannot be replicated. This is why bags like these are in such great demand. However, these bags have artwork on them which may not be to everyone’s taste.

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Reworked Leather Handbags

Computers And Handbags Go Together

David Allen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:00:33 +0000

If there is someone out there with a love of computers and handbags, then this handbag will be right up your street. This bag has been made from 17.2 megabytes worth of 1.44 Mb floppy disk, that old conventional computer storage device that has now become almost nonexistant.

Features:

PVC sides and straps

Five interior pockets – great for organization

Removable bottom liner

Measurements: 4 3/4″ L x 10 5/8″ W x 7 1/2″ H

Priced at $49

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Computers And Handbags Go Together

High Performance Meets Eco Friendly

David Allen — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:48 +0000

It is not that often the opportunity arises to use both the attributes of high performance and eco friendly at the same time, but on this occasion, it is quite apt. The Italian sports car maker Maserati well known for their V8 powered supercars has teamed up with another Italian firm Momaboma, who make products from old magazines, newspapers and clothing.

In this case, this partnership has come up with a cool idea to promote the Maserati brand. The Momaboma Eco bag has been made from old Maserati brochures that have been stored away over the years, it looks like a great concept and maybe one day it catch on.

Priced at $190

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High Performance Meets Eco Friendly

Reusable Shopping Bags Just Keep Coming

David Allen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:00:54 +0000

At the rate that reusable shopping bags are being made, eventually there will be more of them than there are of the old style plastic throwaway bag, but until then we will enjoy the amazing designs and styles that just keep coming out.

Features:

Fashionable and creative designs & colours

Patent pending design

Super strong (holds over 35lbs)

Made from 100% rip-stop fabric

Ideal 19″ X 16″ inches in size

Extra long handles with a huge carry area

Streamlined slip-in pockets for small items

Tucks back into attached storage pouch

Reusable and eco-friendly

Washable

Priced at $7.95

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Reusable Shopping Bags Just Keep Coming

Canopy Verde Offer Eco Friendly Bag Collection

David Allen — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:17 +0000

Buying a bag is a major event for some women and buying an eco friendly bag is even harder with so many options around it can some effect in order to find the right one. Linda Wong the designer at Canopy Verde has set out to present a collection that meets most of the requirements for a green bag, from using organic bamboo and cotton to chrome free leather.

Features:

Earth-friendly materials & construction:

Organic cotton and bamboo blend fabric and lining

Leather tanned without harmful chrome

OEKO-TEX certified dyeing

Chemical-free embroidery

Additional Features:

Lots of pockets – Front pocket for small items plus zippered back pocket for magazines and newspapers

Interior pockets – one zippered, two open for all your accessories

Wooden “feet” on bottom panel

Hidden magnet keeps front flap in place

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Canopy Verde Offer Eco Friendly Bag Collection

Hemp And Seagrass Laptop Bag

David Allen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:45 +0000

This bag has been designed to carry around a laptop in, but in fact this bag can this bag be used for any purpose. The thing is that this bag is eco friendly because it has been made from sustainable materials like Hemp and Seagrass.

The Levity LCD Laptop Case made by Levity Outernational who say that their products are recyclable or biodegradable which is always great to know. However, despite this bag being the height of style at the moment it will also always be an eco friendly fashion accessory too.

Priced at $58

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Hemp And Seagrass Laptop Bag

Levity LCD Laptop Case

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:27:59 +0000

One need that most techie freaks would need today is the reliable laptop case. Normally, you can see a lot of them around in computer shops or stores but one thing you should consider are the materials used for them. We have seen a lot of them today but applying an eco-friendly may be a wise choice.

The best part about the Levity LCD Laptop Case isn’t the fact that it fits your workday essentials like your laptop, pens, files, and phone, or that it comes at a very affordable $58 dollars.

Made from super-strong hemp canvas and seagrass, the LCD case is easy on the earth. Made by granola-crunchy Levity Outernational who promises that all its products are biodegradable or recyclable.

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Levity LCD Laptop Case

Eco Friendly Handbags From Sparrow

David Allen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:00:20 +0000

Sparrow handbags produce a range of eco friendly and cruelty free bags; these are available in a number of designs and colours, which have been made from either a hundred per cent organic cotton or hemp.

All their products are made and designed by their own staff in house, they use solvent free or low impact dye to produce the great colours and each bag has a black lining made from cotton and hemp mix. To finish off the handles are made from hemp too that has been stiffened and made into a webbing type material.

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Eco Friendly Handbags From Sparrow

The Green Apple Bag

David Allen — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:55 +0000

This is a special gift bag from New York, which will make the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift designed by the Green Apple Bag company, who are of course based in the Big Apple; their primary business is making reusable grocery bags. These are made from old plastic drinks bottles that are woven into a fabric.

The Green Apple Eco-Friendly Gift Box Large includes:

The Green Apple Bag

Organic Apple Crisp Mix

Organic hand soap

EO lotion

Chai tea sampler

Earth Friendly All Purpose Cleaner

Ecover Dishwashing Liquid

Therepe soy tin candle

Dr. Bronners Pure Castile Bar Soap

BURT’S BEEs lip balm tin

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The Green Apple Bag

Eco Shopping Totes With Quotes

David Allen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:19 +0000

There is nothing like getting your hands on an eco friendly tote bag only to find that there is some lame quote printed on it, which either makes no sense or simply has nothing to do with being eco friendly.

So this is where Tote with Quotes comes in, they have all sorts of quotes on their bags, sure the bag the eco friendly as you would expect, but the buyer gets a choice of quote and there are many to choose from.

Prices start at around $5.99 and can rise up to $16

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Eco Shopping Totes With Quotes

Mac Bags from Targus

Brian Yalung — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:00:28 +0000

The best way to complement your Macbook is to encase it with eco-friendly laptop bags as offered by specially designed creations by Targus. The new line of bags are sleek, stylish and eco-friendly and a definite must-have as far as finding better carrying bags for all Mac enthusiasts.

The new cases are made of 100% recycled nylon and are PVC-free, making the production of these bags less harmful to the environment. Additionally the metal used in the Spruce EcoSmart case is nickel-free and all plastic components are recyclable.

It is a perfect fit for the MacBook Pro. Trendy and fashionable, they are definitely worth checking out if you really want to walk in style with a MacBook in tow.

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Mac Bags from Targus

New Year New Shopping Bags

David Allen — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:00:23 +0000

Everyone makes a new year’s resolution, or think about making a new year’s resolution. However, most of these normally fade away after a short time, so why not make a positive move this New Year and stop using plastic shopping bags.

These Sam Bags are light and compact, come in some really cool colours and will prevent the hundred billion plastic shopping bags, which are used every year in the US alone. Remember these will take hundreds of years to decompose.

Priced at $6.95, three for $19 or five for $30

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New Year New Shopping Bags

The Willow Bowler From Canopy Verde

David Allen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:23 +0000

This Canopy Verde business has only been in existence a few months yet they have still had time to produce a nice range of bags that are made from a mix of organic cotton and bamboo, finished with chrome free leather and free of chemicals.

Features:

Earth-friendly materials & construction:

Organic cotton and bamboo blend fabric and lining

Leather tanned without harmful chrome

OEKO-TEX certified dyeing

Chemical-free embroidery

Additional Features:

Front pocket for small items

Open back pocket for magazines and newspapers

Interior pockets – one zippered, two open for all your accessories

Wooden “feet” on bottom panel

Dimensions:

15”W x 12”H x 4”D

Strap Drop: 6.5”

Priced at $199.00

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The Willow Bowler From Canopy Verde

Matt & Nat Vegan Bag

David Allen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:28:12 +0000

You can never be too sure about bags, because they are made from so many different components that they could come from anywhere. However, when a bag maker mentions that their product is a 100% vegan, then it really does warrant a look. This bag is called the Portishead and it is more like a rucksack inside, while on the exterior it is finished to high quality.

Features:

Copper hardware

A detachable key chain

Dual shoulder straps with an 8.5 inch drop

Measures 11 x 19 x 6.5 inches

Made in China

Priced at $175

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Matt & Nat Vegan Bag

Bags Made From Potatoes

David Allen — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:06:33 +0000

Normally you would be expecting to see potatoes in a bag, but an eco friendly company called Biopac have actually come up with a way to produce a plastic looking bag from potatoes, well to be exact they use waste potato starch.

However, as you can see from the images these bags look like a regular plastic bag, but when these are put into a composter they take just twelve weeks to decompose. Nevertheless, even if these bags went into the landfill, they would still decompose and instead of leaving toxic waste, these bags will turn into water, carbon dioxide and other non toxic materials.

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Bags Made From Potatoes

Has Hayden Put Her Foot In It?

David Allen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:04 +0000

Virtually everyone must know of the actress and animal activist Hayden Panettiere of Heroes fame, she has long campaigned about the saving the whales etc, which is why we like her so much. However, something really strange appears to have happen, has our hero turned villain?

In a recent announcement it has become apparent that she has teamed up with the leather bag manufacturer Dooney and Bourke, for whom she has helped design a calfskin leather clutch bag with gold plated lion head, priced at $295.

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Has Hayden Put Her Foot In It?

Tesco Add New Eco Shopping Bags

David Allen — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:00:28 +0000

Earlier on in the year UK based superstore Tesco introduced a range of bags designed by Cath Kidston, these have become so successful that the range is being added to with some special seasonal designs.

Each bag has is made from recycled plastic bottles in fact it takes around nine 500 ml soft drink plastic bottles to make one bag. This is another great use for those bottles, which would have just ended up the landfill sites if schemes like this were not around.

The revenue from these bags will be going to the Marie Curie Cancer Care organisation, it is expected that this project will raise around £250,000 ($400,000).

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Gift Ideas: Wee Eco-Diaper Bags

Brian Yalung — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:41:46 +0000

A lot of expectant parents may be in your circle of friends these holidays and rather than think of anything worth giving, why not reward them with an eco-friendly diaper bag filled that also benefits eco-advocacy Healthy Child Healthy World.

Seventh Generation has offered in the market the Wee Generation Eco-Diaper bag that features the following:

• PVC-free material made from recycled beverage bottles
• Gender neutral for both mom and dad
• Light-colored lining for easier visual cues

Save yourself the trouble of looking something good for future parents. Help them prepare for their coming child!

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New Vegan Shoes Boutique Launches, Neon Collective

Missy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:52:07 +0000

Alternative Consumer reports on a new online boutique that specializes in vegan shoes and vegan bags.

Created by Clare Child’s the website is called Neon Collective and essentially the concept is to bring socially responsible shopping to US females. The vegan shoes and bags are targeted to a mostly lady clientele and Neon Collective is based out of London.

The shoes and bags are all animal friendly, with no animal byproduct used and created by some of the best vegan designers in the fashion world. The pair above is a Charmone design.

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Handmade Ring Pull Bag

David Allen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:50 +0000

It is amazing that a simple ring pull from a soda can, is easily transformed into something worthwhile like this bag found on Etsy. Of course, there have been bags in the past but this one appears to be a little better than the others that have appeared for sale.

The bag has been made from a lot of ring pulls, which have been cleaned and then strung together using a nylon cord; this bag has been lined and even has the flap part, which goes over the front of the bag to keep everything secure inside.

This bag is priced at $45

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Handmade Purse Is Retro Chic

David Allen — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:08:02 +0000

This could have come from the old day at school, as it reminds us of something that had been made in a needlework class at school, yet this is a product that has been designed and made by hand. It also offers a sense of style and has an excellent cassette tape feature as the main design.

Product Specification

Fabric purse with embroidered and applique cassette detail.

Measures 13cm x 10cm – plenty of room for your cards, notes and small change!!

Black zip closure.

Plain grey back.

Priced at $27

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Want To Win A $165 Eco Friendly Bag?

David Allen — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:25 +0000

Who wouldn’t and really it is a simple thing to do, if you are one of those people who would just to get your hands on the fantastic Fleurville Lexie Tote, like the one below. Then all you need to enter is take a survey, it is that simple to be in with a chance of winning this wonderful bag.

The Fleurville Lexie Tote bag has been designed with the eco parent in mind, as the bag has plenty of room to cope with most of the stuff that parents have to carry around when them. On to the survey, just click here and you will whisked off to the survey page.

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The EcoSmart Owl Messenger Bag

David Allen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:34 +0000

This bag has been made from fifty one per cent recycled materials, it has a main part for placing papers and possibly a lap top as it measures seventeen inches by twelve inches, so it is possible although there may not be a lot of protection there.

Material: Nylon

Colour: Black

Minimum Production Time: 5 day(s)

Size: 12″ x 17″ x 3.5″

PRICE INCLUDES

One colour, one location.

IMPRINT METHOD

Transfer

IMPRINT CHARGE – MISCELLANEOUS

Set Up Charge $55 /Colour/Location

ADDITIONAL COLORS/LOCATIONS

Additional Colours QUR, Additional Locations QUR

IMPRINT SIZE

Centred on front pocket 5″ x 8″

Printed

IMPRINT CHARGE – MISCELLANEOUS

Colour Print Set Up Charge $55 /Colour/Location

ADDITIONAL COLORS/LOCATIONS

Additional Colours QUR, Additional Locations QUR

IMPRINT SIZE

Centered on front pocket 5″ x 8″

Priced at $18

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Fair-trade Bag By The First Lady Of France

David Allen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:00:06 +0000

The first lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a very interesting person, first of all, she is married to the President of France, but she is also a singer and a style icon throughout Europe. However, one thing that she has done which interesting to us is that she has put name to a free-trade branded bag.

The bag is produced by a cooperative in South Africa where she was on an official trip recently, one of the benefits of being married to the president! These bags have been renamed “Carla” and are made from hessian and cotton, but with the French presidential approval this bag is bound to be a hit.

Priced at $130

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Not Just An Eco Bag

David Allen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:53:09 +0000

With so many eco friendly bags around, it is interesting to get a range of bags which actually make people smile and that are exactly what these “Totes with Quotes” from ecobags do it is a great idea.

Specs:

Manufactured and printed in USA

20% of proceeds go directly to MS Research!

Size: 18″W x 16.5″H x 5.5″Gusset w/ 22″ Straps

Capacity: Great for grocery shopping or daily errands

Material Type: 75% Recycled and 25% Natural cotton

Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, hang dry

UPC: 7-36133-81025-3

Priced at $15

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The Ideal Bag For Japanese Loving Greens

David Allen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:15:28 +0000

There are plenty of people who love everything about Japan and at the same time happen to be eco friendly too, now these people have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds with this bag that has been made from a Japanese newspaper.

The bags are made by farmer’s wives from the Towa Village, in fact, these handmade bags are actually just folded and glued to keep it all together, and how they cope in the rain is up for debate.

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Sarah Palin and Mixed Messages

David Allen — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:33 +0000

It is great to have politicians who bring a bit of glamour and style to election campaign and of course, Sarah Palin is the one that we are all looking at. Like this image below, she appears to be carrying a reusable cotton tote.

Nevertheless, if you look closely yes, it is a reusable cotton tote, but the message says “Real Women Hunt Moose” which of course if that is her idea of fun then it up to her. However, has she fallen into a trap of mixed messages or does she really like hunting and eco friendly bags.

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The Flip and Tumble Bag

David Allen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:50 +0000

These bags have a unique idea, which sees them rolled up into a tennis ball sized bundle when not in use, but when required these bags can fit in a whole load of shopping and some extra bags too.

Features:

Single handle, compact reusable shopping bag

Handle easily slips over shoulder to carry bag

A shoulder pad keeps heavy loads feeling light.

Bag collapses into a stretchy nylon ball bag

The ball is 3” in diameter, about the size of a peach.

Size: 12 “x 14”x5” with a 26” straps.

Strength: 25 lb. capacity, so load it up with a bowling ball or two.

Material: Lightweight rip stop nylon.

Colour: Lime with Sky blue handles

Priced at $12

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Recycled Tote Bags

David Allen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:00:16 +0000

If you are shopper who is not ok with getting a plastic bag from every store that you visit, then perhaps one of these Tote Bags from Pinkerton Design could be just the thing that you are looking for.

Specs:

Recycled Cotton

17×14.5×3

Shoulder length handles

Designed, made & printed in the USA

Black print on natural-coloured cotton

Priced at $24.00

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The Poppy Bag

David Allen — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:33 +0000

This is a design by Helen Riegle and is based on the flower head of the poppy; you can just about make it out. The bag comes with plenty of pockets and includes a central pocket with a zip.

Features:

Micro suede made from 100% recycled fibres

Recycled PET or organic cotton lining

14″ h x 14″ w x 14″ d

Price $185.00

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Eco-friendly Camera Bags

Brian Yalung — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:22:09 +0000

We all know that digital photography is currently a growing hobby for most people and what better way to store that expensive digital camera than with the green bags brought to you by LowerPro. Among their brand carriers include CyclePet, 100% post-consumer fabric made from 16 oz PET bottles. The smallest model, the Terraclime 10, uses exactly 2.5 bottles, while the largest model, the Terraclime 100, uses 22 bottles. Each bag also features an assortment of internal pockets perfect for memory sticks or energy bars.

These are available for around $20 to $80 and each time you purchase one bag, proceeds will be forwarded to the Polar Bears International (PBI), in an effort to conserve and protect polar bears.

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Eco Zen Boutiques Offer Them All!

Brian Yalung — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:19:44 +0000

The hard part about going eco-friendly for most consumers is that you cannot expect them to look for these eco-friendly stuff like cosmetics, clothes and other eco-friendly products at separate stores. In fact, eco-friendly is still on the upswing and chances are you have to find out which stores do carry these eco-friendly goods to date.

Rare as these stores may be, there are stores like Eco Zen Boutique that offer you all your eco-fashion needs in one roof. You don’t have to worry about not being able to find the right eco-friendly clothing for you. You are going to find them all in one swift visit to this green-dedicated store.

Eco Zen Boutique, a socially conscious, Arizona based green fashion boutique owned and operated by eco-preneur Tandy Stepp, has recently opened a new online store at ecozenboutique.com.

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Eco Friendly Bags

David Allen — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:03:09 +0000

There is a lot about eco friendly bags and there are also many places to buy these bags nowadays. So with so many options, where is the best place to go if you want an eco friendly bag?

One such store is the Five Accessories online store, this where there are literally bags made from trash and other sustainable materials all at reasonable prices.

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