Ecoist is a company that creates and sells eco-friendly items primarily made from discarded product labels which are then recycled and turned into fashionable, functional and fun products that create conversation and look pretty neat too. Unlike some eco-friendly fashion companies, Ecoist doesn’t want people to buy their items just because they’re eco-friendly, they want them to buy them because they follow trends you’d see on celebrities or on the runways, AND they have the added bonus of minimal environmental impact. Wouldn’t you like to pick up a purse and be able to say, “it’s just like Victoria Beckham’s, but mine didn’t require a mortgage or take away a piece of my soul and morality because of it’s environmental impact”?
This company has the greatest selection of stylish eco-friendly purses that you’ll find online with more than 50 varieties in the collection. Plus, when you purchase a handbag from the collection, they’ll also plant a tree, so you walk away with a positive mark on your conscience. I think it also goes without saying that each of these items are hand made and follow fair trade regulations. Here are a few of the fashionable, funky, eco-friendly handbags and accessories available from Ecoist.
Style likes the Diva Clutch are perfect for the evening, and perfectly on trend with the glitzy, glamorous and sometimes even gaudy colors and styles that are popping up in fashion whether you like it or not, the Diva Clutch from Ecoist is available in amethyst (purple), ruby (a pinkish-red), diamond, and silver for the shiny and sparkly designs. It’s also available in more refined colors like shades of brown, confetti (multi-colored), and newspaper (which is exactly what you think it is). The amethyst version of the Diva Clutch is made from recycled candy wrappers, and it’s ready for a night out on the town!
Tote bags are extremely popular for their ability to fit everything but the kitchen sink (believe me; you don’t want to see mine). But these reclaimed material handbags are not only practical from the Ecoist, they’re also sustainable. The Mega and The Daily are the two styles of totes for sale and depending upon the color choice, are made from either candy wrappers, newspapers or magazines.
The Ecoist also plans to release one of a kind styles of handbags, so despite the fact that their collection is already unique, serious eco-fashionistas can get their hands on things no one else will ever have. There are also other styles, like wristlets, shoulder bags and cross body purses. If purses aren’t your thing (what’s wrong with you??) then you can check out Ecoist’s line of home products, bracelets and reusable shopping bags.
