Ecoist: green hearts on sleeves

 

Ecoist uses waste-bound materials like candy wrappers, food packaging and billboard paper to create its lovely handbags and belts. The items are not only for the green-hearted, but for the style-conscious.

Treehugger says that the American company has teamed up with Luna (an energy bar made for women) to create a limited edition handbag line. Every Ecoist product is 100% handmade by workers in Mexico and Peru, but before you shout "sweatshop," Ecoist is a supporter of fair trade practices and works with fair trade suppliers and manufacturers around the world, including Grupedsac. For every bag sold, Ecoist plants a tree in partnership with Trees for the Future. Now that's smart fashion you can wear proudly on your sleeve.