Monday, March 10, 2008

Recycle for Extreme Fashion with Chic Bags Made from Recycled Candy Wrappers




The Ecoist online store brings the ultimate in "green" fashion accessories. These handbags are made from candy wrappers, movie posters, aluminium can pull tabs, and rice bags. Think that garbage is ugly? Think again, these hand bags will change your mind about how fashionable garbage can be. If you want to spread the "green living" message this store will help you.


• Made from repurposed candy wrappers, newspapers, soda packages, and soda labels.
• Constructed with nearly 500 wrappers woven in different sizes, with the smaller weaves on top cascading down to larger ones at the bottom.
• Shiny metal chain to wear around your shoulder or wrap around your wrist.
• Handmade in Mexico and Peru.$118.00





Made from pop can pull tabs makes this bag unique. Price $160.00

MASHA.
Slings across the chest and hangs comfortably on your hip
Made from recycled pull-tabs
Nylon fabric liner and zipper closure.
An external flap covers the zipper
Handmade in Brazil by Women's Cooperatives
Size: 9.5H x 12L x 2W (inches)
Lightweight: 1.5 lb


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