Turning one man's trash into another man's treasure isn't always the easiest thing in the world to execute. Stripping a piece of furniture and applying a new coat of stain, while time consuming, is not as difficult as say, taking a broken skateboard deck and trying to create a cool, functional bottle opener out of ... continue reading
There's something to be said for a simple, eye-catching sneaker. It's that sort of sentiment that helped make chucks, purcells and nylites so popular and Veja is using a similar model for their Domingos - with a twist. It all starts with patchwork uppers based on one primary shade of colors. Then Veja throws in some ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
Honestly we don't really care what this stuff is made of because it looks so cool. Although it is a check in the plus column for us that d. Selection Bookshelves are made of recyclable cardboard. These unique shelves by German designer Reinhard Dienes prove that affordable lightweight furniture doesn't have to be ugly ... continue reading
After a lifetime of service protecting passengers, these seatbelts found a retirement gig protecting laptops. Laptop Armor Seatbelts Laptop Sleeves are custom made to fit any laptop size using recycled seatbelts and a soft fleece lining. The sleeve also features an exterior zip pocket that's perfect for storing cables ... continue reading
Realizing that vinyl makes the perfect material to manufacture bags since it's durable and waterproof, the clever monkeys at Gorilla Sacks create bags out of recycled vinyl billboards. This new Atlanta based company makes each bag by hand out of scrapped billboards, but not before photographing the original billboard ... continue reading
Carry a little piece of history wherever you go, plus whatever you can fit inside a tote bag. The Parachute Tote, in an unmistakably vintage army green, is made from re-purposed WWII military parachutes. It folds down to a small 4"x4" pocket that you can take anywhere. It might not save you from a 1000 ft drop, but ... continue reading
We've seen a number of cool uses for recycled inner tubes, but what happens to those valves? Apparently, they make great key racks. The Bicycle Valve Key Rack makes a great place for bike lovers and avid recyclers to store their keys. The black board with spray paint style artwork and serial numbers gives it a neat ... continue reading
You might think Richard Branson is full of hot air, but you gotta give Virgin credit for some of their latest eco-friendly practices. Teaming up with Worn Again, they’re putting their corporate waste to good use. The Worn Again Red Hot Air Hoody is handmade from retired Virgin balloons, which as it turns out makes ... continue reading
We've seen a few wallets and bags made of recycled tires in the past, but as Designer Ilanit Neutra points out there's nothing quite like the soft touch of a car inner tube... to speak nothing of its unique character. The Prince Wallet embodies the eco-friendly and graphically smart style that defines Neutra with the ... continue reading
The Port-a-Pint Collapsible Beer Glass makes sure you never miss out on spontaneous drinking. Just keep it in your pocket, backpack or briefcase, and flick your wrist for a full pint glass. If being able to drink anytime anyplace wasn't enough, just think of all the plastic cups you won't be wasting. That's right—you're ... continue reading
The Victorinox Recycled Ripstop Down Vest earns double points for being both durable and responsible (to speak nothing of the extra bonus for style). Ripstop Nylon will get you through many a winter in much the same way using recycled gear gets the planet through many more years. The lightweight down filling keeps ... continue reading
Old vinyl billboards used to hit the compost heap when they're no longer needed, but now thanks to the popularity of going green and the love for vintage graphics they find a new meaningful existence as messenger bags. Defy Bags use actual parts from billboards complete with imperfections that give them character to ... continue reading
The perfect slim wallet for eco-conscious travelers the Nau Billfold Wallet keeps it simple. Its slightly tapered design fits in your pocket without creating an extra bulk. Inside it holds 6 cards, a cash sleeve and a SIM card slot. Made from water resistant recycled polyester so your cash, cards and SIM stay safe ... continue reading
We always try to point out that reclaimed materials don't have to look like trash and the Bilge Lounge proves that point beautifully. This rustic chair comes from used bourbon barrels from the Bourbon Capital of the world, Bardstown, Kentucky. The Barrels are only used to make bourbon once and then sometimes sold to ... continue reading
Don't stress over the hazards of traveling on bicycle—make sure that everything you need is safe from natural or man-made disasters. Durable doesn't even begin to cover how tough the 708 Cycling Goliath Messenger Bag is. Made of recycled rubber fabric, it's waterproof and bomb proof and of course eco-friendly. Take ... continue reading
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