Bags Reincarnated by Juja and Stone

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

Juja & Stone breath new life into old clothes and handbags creating these uniquely refashioned pieces. Sourceing their materials from dontaions and thrift stores, each bag is one of a kind easy on the environment.

Etsy Find: Tubular Upcycled Notebook

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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I love this repurposed bike tire notebook from the Palepink Etsy shop. Palepink takes used bike tires, cleans them up then sews them onto a hard plastic cover, lines them with felt, bounds the notepaper (I hope it’s recycled paper!) and seals them with an fabric elastic band. Since these are made from actual used bike tires each notbook is different with slightly different treads and some with repaired battle wounds.

Eco Everyday: Sustainable Shop

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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“Can a business thrive that offers honestly-made, useful products, while charging a fair price and fairly paying its employees?” A Greensboro, NC company called Eco Everyday hopes so and so do we!

Etsy Find: Sustainable Summer Style

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Sara Coleman .

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These eco-chic summer styles are a great way to look cool, stay cool, and help keep the planet cool this summer. Hand made by Vermont local Susannah Mullikin, this cute little top (above, $32) is made from 100% recycled cotton eyelet fabric and a vintage gingham apron. It is light and airy with a [...]