Okay, it’s not actually a bag of hemp, it’s more like a laptop bag made from hemp. The Simple Overload messenger style laptop bag cost $100 and has a bunch of versatile compartments, and handy little features. I’ve been looking for a new laptop bag and for the price it’s very comparable to other laptop bags in it’s price range except it’s good for the planet!
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After looking around for a multi-purpose jacket for windy or rainy days, short trips, and hiking I discovered this Shelter jacket by Nau. For those who aren’t familiar with Nau (pronounced “now”) they’re a company that designs and creates eco-friendly clothing as well as keeping their entire business eco-friendly.
First let me start by explaining all the reasons why I purchased this jacket over other similar styles by brands like Patagonia, REI, Arctery’x. I started off by choosing my price range which was around $200 and the Shelter Jacket was on sale from $320 to $162! Most of the jackets I looked at were high-quality, light weight, athletic fit, breathable material, waterproof with welded seams like the Shelter Jacket.
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It’s not hard to say that iWood frames are some of the most unique looking sustainable eyewear available. The current collection offers 18 stylish pairs at the price of $370.
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Take 40% off at Tarte Cosmetics via coupon code “FF09”. Get free shipping on orders $60 or more. Coupon expires August 24.
I would recommend their spring greening limited-edition reusable straw palette. The value set includes 6 lovely eyeshadows and 3 infused lipglosses for $38.50 (down to $23.40 after the 40% discount). Items are housed in a reusable and post-consumer recycled material.
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This handmade mens wallet has all the features of a standard wallet, with the unique twist of being made entirely from upcycled seatbelts! A great vegan alternative to a leather wallet, and just as durable. It cost around $32 and doesn’t include the strange looking Australian money.
This wallet features:
- 8 card slots
- Oversize cash section which comfortably fits all currencies
- 2 spaces for receipts/notes behind the cards
- Elastic closure (like a moleskine journal)
A selection of low-impact and renewable materials were used to design The RAY by Quiksilver for around $500. This eco-friendly watch is made from real ebony wood sourced from sustainable managed forests, automatic movement so there’s no need for batteries, and uses 100% recyclable stainless steel, aluminum, and mineral crystal.
I was at a local PacSun store and noticed a section dedicate to organic cotton t-shirts ranging from $20-$30. I think it’s great that a popular clothing chain like PacSun sells organic cotton tees from cool brands such as Element, Volcom, Hurley and more!
The GreenSmart Shoulder Bag cost around $30 and is great for summer time traveling or everyday use! With removable shoulder strap, magnetic closures, exterior zipper pocket, foldout pocket, main compartment with interior pocket, too. GreenSmart bags have a signature green interior and signature green zipper pulls.
GreenSmart sells a variety of bags made from act2 fabrics which are 100% certified post-consumer PET bottles.
Cut Loose turns old tee shirts into stylish new products. With the help of scissors and stitching, we transform gently used or overstock tees into shirts, skirts, bags and other styles that make a statement for their owner.
For example converting your favorite old T-shirt to a fashion shirt cost between $20-$35 and if you wanted to make a bag out of your old T-shirt for $20-$30.
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Lavanila Laboratories is home of the 100% healthy, 100% natural and 100% effective freshly scented deodorant for $18. These clinically tested and dermitologist recommended deoderants have no aluminum, no paraben, no propylene glycol or any other harsh chemicals.
This Green DNA T-shirt from The Naked Hippie is made from organic cotton and cost around $32. Not only are all the t-shirts 100% organic, so are the business packages like materials used to ship the T-shirts, paperless receipts, no sweatshop labor, recycled boxes and paper.
HangerPak is a clever concept designed by Steve Halsip where a package transforms into a clothes hanger. Steve’s idea was simple, he would buy a t-shirt shipped in this package which would be made from recycled paper or plastic, then the packaging transforms into a hanger for the t-shirt he just bought.
These 100% organic cotton all black high top shoes cost around $56 and resemble the classic Converse Chuck Taylor’s. The shoe sole is produced and stamped with FSC-certified all natural and sustainable latex.
A Fair Trade premium is paid to both the rubber producers in Sri Lanka and to the shoe stitchers in Pakistan. Certified by the Fair Labeling Organization and the Forest Stewardship Council.
An eco-friendly professional straightening iron that has all the features, and performance you need but at the same time reducing the damage to our planet. This iron automatically reduces it’s temperature when not in motion and shuts off after 10 minutes of idle time, ensuring you won’t be wasting energy when it’s not in use. Which in turn helps save money on your electricity bill.
The GO GREEN STR8 Iron cost around $135 and the packaging is made with 100% recycled materials and printed with soy ink
The street smart Succinct Trench by Nau offers generous protection from the elements in a light, compressible package. 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable ripstop laminate for $250.
The Succinct Trench’s polyester fabric is both 100% recycled and recyclable. The recycled fiber is created by recycling post-consumer and post-industrial polyester waste through a process that breaks down the polymer’s chemical bonds to the monomer level.
