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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 - [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Now seatbelts can keep your cash safe in your pockets as much as they keep your ass safe in a car. The Seatbelt Wallet is made from recycled seatbelts that won't fall apart under pressure [...]

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