What Do You Get When You Turn a Soccer Ball Inside Out?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

A purse of course is what you get when you turn a soccer ball inside out! Check out this clever reused ball that’s being sold through Branch. It’s on sale until the end of the month for $98. When the sale is over, it’ll cost you $198! Each ball is used which makes each purse truly unique. This is a “must have” for all the soccer moms on the go in their hybrids!

The Fine Art PET Bottle Redesign by Recycline

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The ability to look at the mundane plastic beverage bottle and see something more is a true skill. Ryter Design is a Swiss operation that has produced some truly unique PET bottle objects, most of which anybody can make themselves.

Ecoist Confetti Clutch

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Upgrade: $38

This eye popping, colorful, head swiveling purse is made from repurposed candy wrappers!  I have dabbled in origami but have never made anything nearly so useful. At first blush you may think that the Ecoist Everything/Anything bag would be flimsy and unreliable. Yet this functional accessory is actual water resistant and can handle [...]

Solar & Sexy - The Noon Solar Courtland Handbag

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $383

This stylish solar bag is made from chrome-free, naturally tanned and dyed, full grain leather with a naturally dyed hemp cotton blend liner.  It sports a weather proof solar panel that charges an internal battery to hold energy until you need it.  The panels is only on one side so you can [...]