But what’s a purse fanatic supposed to do? Luckily, the market for upcycled clothing and accessories is great, meaning that you can get something new (to you) without leaving much of an environmental footprint. We found 13 functional, funky, and fun purses, totes, and pouches made out of old stuff such as old bike tire tubes, candy wrappers, and even military tents. And hey, maybe your new purse will inspire you and your family to reuse and recycle more, too! Image via Splash News These leather totes froom Looptworks ($185, at Looptworks) are made from upcycled Southwest Airlines leather seats and, in addition to saving more than 4,000 gallons of water per bag, have given jobs to adults with disabilities and are made in the US. Now you can hit the skies — or the road — with the perfectly broken-in bag. Proper, yet tough? We’ll take 10. More from CafeMom: 20 Stylish Backpacks That Are Anything but Basic The bag features an illustration from the official expedition report of the HMS Challenger, the 1872-76 scientific cruise that established the field of oceanography, and the lining is printed with Charles Darwin’s handwritten notes from The Origin of Species. Intriguing, indeed. The book purse is leatherbound sans the pages. You can choose a handle (wooden, long strap, chain) and a button and can select add-ons such as book feet or book corners. A foolproof purse for Halloween! More from CafeMom: The Only 16 Pieces You Need to Buy This Fall Based in Seattle, all of Alchemy Goods’ bags are made out of inner tubes. Of course, the company can’t make handbags without tubes, so if you have used ones, bring them to one of the 550 shops that are part of the recycling program. More from CafeMom: 10 Lipsticks We Love for Fall — All Under $30 The bag is repurposed from old paragliders and every season, its colors change. Now that’s sky-high fashion.
title: “13 Functional Fun Purses Made Of Recycled Materials” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Amanda Santomauro”
But what’s a purse fanatic supposed to do? Luckily, the market for upcycled clothing and accessories is great, meaning that you can get something new (to you) without leaving much of an environmental footprint. We found 13 functional, funky, and fun purses, totes, and pouches made out of old stuff such as old bike tire tubes, candy wrappers, and even military tents. And hey, maybe your new purse will inspire you and your family to reuse and recycle more, too! Image via Splash News These leather totes froom Looptworks ($185, at Looptworks) are made from upcycled Southwest Airlines leather seats and, in addition to saving more than 4,000 gallons of water per bag, have given jobs to adults with disabilities and are made in the US. Now you can hit the skies — or the road — with the perfectly broken-in bag. Proper, yet tough? We’ll take 10. More from CafeMom: 20 Stylish Backpacks That Are Anything but Basic The bag features an illustration from the official expedition report of the HMS Challenger, the 1872-76 scientific cruise that established the field of oceanography, and the lining is printed with Charles Darwin’s handwritten notes from The Origin of Species. Intriguing, indeed. The book purse is leatherbound sans the pages. You can choose a handle (wooden, long strap, chain) and a button and can select add-ons such as book feet or book corners. A foolproof purse for Halloween! More from CafeMom: The Only 16 Pieces You Need to Buy This Fall Based in Seattle, all of Alchemy Goods’ bags are made out of inner tubes. Of course, the company can’t make handbags without tubes, so if you have used ones, bring them to one of the 550 shops that are part of the recycling program. More from CafeMom: 10 Lipsticks We Love for Fall — All Under $30 The bag is repurposed from old paragliders and every season, its colors change. Now that’s sky-high fashion.
title: “13 Functional Fun Purses Made Of Recycled Materials” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “William Fischer”
But what’s a purse fanatic supposed to do? Luckily, the market for upcycled clothing and accessories is great, meaning that you can get something new (to you) without leaving much of an environmental footprint. We found 13 functional, funky, and fun purses, totes, and pouches made out of old stuff such as old bike tire tubes, candy wrappers, and even military tents. And hey, maybe your new purse will inspire you and your family to reuse and recycle more, too! Image via Splash News These leather totes froom Looptworks ($185, at Looptworks) are made from upcycled Southwest Airlines leather seats and, in addition to saving more than 4,000 gallons of water per bag, have given jobs to adults with disabilities and are made in the US. Now you can hit the skies — or the road — with the perfectly broken-in bag. Proper, yet tough? We’ll take 10. More from CafeMom: 20 Stylish Backpacks That Are Anything but Basic The bag features an illustration from the official expedition report of the HMS Challenger, the 1872-76 scientific cruise that established the field of oceanography, and the lining is printed with Charles Darwin’s handwritten notes from The Origin of Species. Intriguing, indeed. The book purse is leatherbound sans the pages. You can choose a handle (wooden, long strap, chain) and a button and can select add-ons such as book feet or book corners. A foolproof purse for Halloween! More from CafeMom: The Only 16 Pieces You Need to Buy This Fall Based in Seattle, all of Alchemy Goods’ bags are made out of inner tubes. Of course, the company can’t make handbags without tubes, so if you have used ones, bring them to one of the 550 shops that are part of the recycling program. More from CafeMom: 10 Lipsticks We Love for Fall — All Under $30 The bag is repurposed from old paragliders and every season, its colors change. Now that’s sky-high fashion.
