December 18, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
We have lots of childhood memories of origami and paper crafts – so maybe that’s why Ecoist’s colorful handbags are so appealingly whimsical. But these Ecoist bags aren’t just novel, they’re also eco-conscious. Ecoist works with packaged goods companies such as Coca-Cola, Disney, Mars, Frito Lay and AVEDA and uses product wrappers to create upcycled handbags. Each bag is made of pre-consumer packaging that would normally be discarded due to misprints and overages. Instead of going straight to a landfill, these wrappers become part of a bright, colorful new handbag!
Ecoist works with designers such as Columbian-born Nazly Villamizar and Mexican industrial designer Emiliano Godoy to come up with the handbag designs. Each bag is made in a Fair Trade, sweatshop-free production center in Peru. In addition, Ecois partners with the group Trees for the Future to plant one tree for every handbag – Ecoist has planted over 80,000 trees in the last four years.
The slim “Skinny” ($98) is a great casual clutch, and the giant “Mega” ($168) is a carry-all tote that would be ideal for travel or even grocery shopping.
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Learn more about the Ecoist at www.ecoist.com
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