A Plethora Of Planet Saving Bags!

Everyone in the civilized world has by now definitely heard of 100% recycled, 100% reusable and 100% all-natural eco friendly bags. What most people may not know however is that these super environmentally-safe bags come in a plethora of styles and are made from an endless assortment of recyclable materials. Purchasing an eco friendly bag not only makes a fashion statement, it also helps promote eco friendly causes and it creates an income for families in disadvantages nations.

The Flamboyant Coin Purse

Most women will carry their coin purse tucked away in some deep, dark corner of their larger purse or handbag. All this will change when you are introduced to a coin purse that is handmade in Thailand; you will want to toss out your old bulky purse and show off your glamorous coin purse instead! Handcrafted in Thailand by a women’s cooperative, these coin purses are made using recycled traditional Thai-Burmese clothing. Once the clothing has deteriorated too far to be wearable anymore it is cut into strips and woven into these dainty coin purses.

Long lasting and seriously stylish, the one phrase that is sure to come to mind when you see these eco-friendly hand-made coin purses is the catch-phrase, “If you’ve got it; flaunt it.”

The Strong and Silent Shopping Bag

A few times a month, you find yourself browsing the aisles of your local grocery store in order to stock up on those last minute purchases you just have to have. When you finally make your way to the cashier you are greeted with the question, “Paper or plastic”. If you carry along an eco-friendly shopping bag when you go grocery shopping, you could be the one to proudly say, “Neither” in response to the cashier’s question.

Eco friendly shopping bags can make a big difference to the preservation of the planet. Recycled handbags are made in countries like Cambodia where they are handcrafted from reclaimed sarongs; the traditional clothing of the Cambodians. Not only are the exteriors of the bags made from recycled materials, the pouches on the inside of the bags are also made from recycled newspapers and old rice bags.

As durable as they are stylish, eco-friendly shopping bags are the ‘strong and silent’ type in the world of grocery bags. They are capable of carrying your groceries home without a murmur of protest and will happily accompany you on your next shopping trip and many more after that too.

The Marvelous Messenger Bag and the Hip Hobo Handbag

You can certainly find more than coin purses and shopping bags when looking for recycled bags. In Cambodia, they can fashion a totally recycled messenger bag from reclaimed newspapers and comic books!

Whether you are looking for eco-friendly hand bags or recyclable shopping bags, take a look online and you are sure to find something that suits your style. You can even find colorful hobo handbags crocheted out of strips from plastic shopping bags.

Time to Go Shopping!

So many choices, so little time! Don’t stop until you find a bag that is completely handmade from 100% natural or recycled materials. If saving the planet is as easy as bag shopping, imagine what you can do when you really put your mind to it!


September 22nd, 2008
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Why Eco Handbags

We understand that your handbag is the quintessential component of an outfit. It is the subtle differentiator between those in the fashion-know and those in the fashion-no.

We promote eco-friendly handbags made from repurposed and sustainable materials and are produced in fair trade, sweatshop-free environments. We hope to inspire more people to become environmentally friendly and think differently about the things they buy, how they are made, where they come from, and vote for a more sustainable world.