Beauty & Style
Large, brightly-colored street banners advertising sports events and new products adorn many buildings and streets throughout Seoul, Korea. But instead of being discarded when their stint is over, these durable nylon banners are being made into unique tote bags by accessories and product line Poketo and South Korean non-profit Eco Party Mearry.
In addition to the banners, these colorful and functional tote bags are also made of recycled clothing and leather from recycled couches. Each bag is handmade, and no two bags are alike in color, texture, stitching, or material origin. You’ll find each bag’s history is inscribed in a tag, which depicts the objects and materials used to create the product.
In addition, proceeds from purchases go towards causes such as environmental protection and aiding those in need both domestically and abroad.
The 100% Recycled Street Banner Bag ($19) is a tote in a variety of colors – perfect for holding your books. The Recycled Bubble Bag ($28) has an elastic-lined shoulder strap for a secure fit, and interior pockets to organize your stuff. Perhaps the most whimsical of the bunch is the Recycled Suit Tote ($250), which is made from recycled clothing, as well as leather from recycled leather couches.
The collaboration is launched this April (in time for Earth Day!) and is available for sale on the Poketo.com website.
ydt Giveaway: Want your own Poketo x Eco Party Mearry Bag? It must be your lucky day. Leave us a comment telling us how you’ve reused something before May 7, 2010, and we’ll pick 1 winner to receive a Recycled Street Banner Bag!
Also check out the Weekend Guide to get details on a party Poketo is hosting this Saturday in Hollywood.
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Kristina
I’ve been re-using sewing scraps (fabric that’s too small to use, thread trimmings, etc) to stuff amigurumi animals I’ve made as gifts. I’ve also used the legs of my husband’s jeans that he cut off to make shorts to make a bag I use for shopping.
Susan
We have been using fabric that has been disgarded to wrap Christmas gifts, and reusing old clothing to make bags and hair clips. Also, we use wilted flowers from the farmer’s market to do a fun in home art project with my daughter!!
maddie
i like to take the wrappings of used tea bags and paint on them. they have a little bit of natural coloring and distressing, so it adds character to the piece.
Suasoria
Wine corks –> bulletin board. It’s awesome. I’m saving corks for the next one.
Lavanna Hazel
i reuse cloth diapers everyday for my 4 month old baby.
Amy
Reduce, re-use, recycle? As a grad student living on loans, I’m all over that.
I re-use grocery bags as trash bags, restaurant napkins as dinner placemats, big salt shakers as little vases, wine bottles as water bottles, magazine pages as wall art and old coffee mugs as cups for my house keys (so I can find my keys when sleepy).
But recently, my greatest re-use was a bridesmaid dress–the bride was smart and decided on separates. I turned the top inside out and cut sleeves to make a vest, and now I re-use the skirt on the daily. Nice save, bridesmaid? So far so good.
The Poketo bags are really cool, and I love the earth-friendly message. Would love to get picked.
+amy 
Liz
I make little toys for my cat out of things that I would normally discard – like empty toilet paper rolls, used aluminum foil, and bits of yarn.
