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Wise Produce
Balancing budgets, health concerns and taste when buying produce is challenging. Experts at the Organic Trade Association, farmer’s markets and the US government can provide some guidance. There are 12 fruits and veggies that are known as the dirty dozen and it is best to buy the organic version of these: Peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots and pears. Celebrate the tasty spring this year and bring home these fruits and veggies in an eco-chic reusable bag from Beneterre. The Clam or Splash make perfect functional and stylish bag for these tasty treats.
Hop to it!
Clink those frosty glasses of Pale Ale to celebrate the news that beer is good for your bones. Researchers at the University of California, Davis found that beer high in hops and barley, such as pale ales, are rich in silicon, a mineral important for maintaining bone density. Not sure which Pale Ale you like best? Buy individual bottles from six brewers and do a taste test. Of course, you can carry them home in style in the Beneterre Cin Cin eco-chic reusable bottle carrier. http://www.ebags.com/product/beneterre/cin-cin/144223
Spotlight on Eco-Friendly Handbags
Happy Earth Day everyone! Today I’m showcasing some of my favorite eco-friendly handbags. These bags are a great way to celebrate the planet today, but carry them throughout the year and every day can be Earth Day!
What are eco-friendly handbags? Well, that term encompasses many types of bags including handbags made from recycled materials (recycled fabric, etc.), handbags made from repurposed materials (plastic bags, sailcloth, etc.), and purses made from organic and sustainable materials (organic cotton, etc.).
Earth-friendly bags have come a long way. Gone are the days when it was obvious that your bag was recycled. Today’s eco-friendly purses are just as trendy as their non-eco counterparts. To see what I mean, check out my favorite eco-friendly handbags below:
 Matt & Nat Yacht $205 mattandnat.com |
 Helen Riegle Lily $160 eBags.com |
 Vegan Queen Lolli Pop Clutch $300 veganqueen.com |
 English Retreads Large Beetle $209 eBags.com |
 eenamaria Southern Belle $95 eBags.com |
 Barbarella Checkered by Nazly Villamizar $80 ecoist.com |
Eco-Friendly Handbags For Earth Day
If when you think of eco-friendly handbags you think of beige, natural cotton totes or weird bags made from repurposed materials like cassette tapes, you’re in for a surprise. Many earth-friendly purses are actually quite trendy and many make wonderful everyday bags. Take, for instance, the rocker-chic style of English Retreads handbags. You’d never know that these edgy bags are actually made from reclaimed inner tubes from tires.
To see more eco-friendly handbags, check out the Eco department at eBags.com.
Noon Beldon – A Trendy Vegan Bag
If you’ve kept up with the latest trends, you’ll know that tie-dye is making a comeback in some collections. Well, you’ll also find tie-dye in the latest Noon bags and what’s even better is that they are vegan handbags.
Noon, the company that we first introduced you too for their solar handbags, now has a line of bags called Naturals that are all 100% vegan. The fabric is organic cotton that is naturally dyed. The trim is corduroy cork. The founders of Noon believe that all their pieces should be cradle-to-cradle, meaning that once a product is used, the materials are either biodegradable or they can be repurposed and reused.
This particular bag featured here is the Noon Beldon. It’s a lovely hobo that is on-trend for spring. Find it at noonstyle.com for $158.
Unique Eco-Friendly Handbags
Eco-friendly handbags are certainly nothing new. You’ve seen tons of bags made from sustainable and organic materials. You know that you can use totes to shop at the grocery store. We’ve featured environmentally friendly bags on here many times. So why are we doing a post about green bags again?
Because we recently found some awesome unique bags made from unlikely repurposed materials. So we thought we’d feature those along with other favorites.
 Reclaimed Hot Water Bottle Bag |
 Video Cassette Tote Bag |
 Pop Can Shoulder Bag |
 Raw Bags Newspaper Clutch |
 English Retreads Large Beetle (Inner Tubes) |
 Zelle Diskette Handbag |
Be Green AND Trendy
That’s right, no longer does being environmentally conscious mean you can’t be fashionable. Welcome to the world of Eco-Friendly handbags! These bags are both stylish and manufactured in a way that is friendly for the earth. Never has looking good felt so good! Here are a few of the hottest new Eco-friendly bags!
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Eastsport Large Tote: The Eastsport Large Tote features stylish summer looks and lots of multi-function pockets. Like all Eastsport bags, the Large Tote is 100% bio-degradable because it is made of 100% natural cotton and feature no plastic fillers or threads. |
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Littlearth Dragon Tamer Fender Purse: Littlearth makes fashionable, unique and trendsetting handbags by reusing and recycling materials. This limited edition handbag is designed by the award-winning neo-comic artist Leo Espinosa, and is made from two aluminum plates printed with stunning graphics. |
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Helen Reigle Mist Wool Clutch: This chic envelope clutch is designed in a “high style, low impact” fashion. It features a removable hand strap and zippered internal pocket. The clutch itself is made from certified wool flannel, with PVC-free vegan leather trim and recycled PET or organic cotton lining. |
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Meet Sakroots Handbags!
As an added earth-friendly bonus, Sakroots supports The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. The campaign raises funds to restore and plant 1 billion trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. So when you purchase Sakroots handbags, you are in effect helping to restore one of the greatest repositories of biodiversity on Earth.
Don’t forget, Earth Day is coming up fast. Order your sakroots bag today to make a statement on April 22 and every day!
Get Your Eco-Friendly Handbag Now For Earth Day
Why not celebrate Earth Day in style this year by carrying an eco-friendly handbag?! Whether it’s made from organic or recycled materials, these earth-friendly options go a long way to making you feel good while you look great.
And don’t think that being green means you have to spend a lot of green. Below are options for every budget. Get one (or two or three) today and be ready for Earth Day which is coming up fast (April 22, 2009).
Looking for other eco-friendly bags besides handbags? Check out eBags’ selection of resuable shopping bags, reusable lunch bags, and solar powered bags.
Global Elements – Unique Materials, Must Haves!
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Global Elements (also know as the GET company) offers an eclectic collection of handbags that are perfect for any occasion – from nights out to casual days with friends. However, what makes many of their bags so unique are the materials used. If you’re into natural materials, check out their bamboo, seagrass, or coconut collections. If earth-friendly handbags are your thing, they have something for you too in the form of bags made from recycled plastic bags (yes like the ones in the grocery store).
But don’t think that just because they use unusual materials that these bags are any less stylish. I personally love the Global Elements Large Coconut Fiber Clutch. Made with coconut fibers, this oversized clutch comes in a rich red color and is perfect for a night out with the girls. |
 Large Coconut Fiber Clutch |
 Bamboo Double Handle Handbag |
 Recycled Plastic Bags Handbags |
 Seagrass Tote |
Geek Chic Eco-Friendly Handbag
If you love computers and being eco-friendly, there here’s a handbag for you. The Zelle PDF17 Diskette Handbag is made with 17.2 megabytes of genuine 1.44MB floppy disks from a bygone era. Not only is this bag a great way to reuse virtually obsolete products, but it also just looks cool and unique.
Other features include:
- PVC sides and straps
- Five interior pockets – great for organization
- Removable bottom liner
For more eco-friendly bags and bags made from repurposed and recycled materials, click here.
Going “Green” This Year? Why Not Include Your Handbag?
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Are you going “green” this year? Maybe you’re doing baby steps, or maybe you’re going all out. Either way, here are some handbags that can help you on your journey. All environmentally friendly! |
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