Great Green Goods - Shopping the Eco-friendly Way! » BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com A shopping site for the earth friendly consumer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:08:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Vintage Recycled Rubber Large Bentley Messenger Bag http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2010/04/12/vintage-recycled-rubber-large-bentley-messenger-bag/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2010/04/12/vintage-recycled-rubber-large-bentley-messenger-bag/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:47:07 +0000 green http://www.greatgreengoods.com/?p=3295 41m+tl8WyAL._SS500_

This is such a classic! Perfect for the independent spirit (with a tree-hugger heart) to fit in to the working world. This Recycled Rubber Messenger Bag has such a classic shape, color and look yet on closer inspection, you can see that it is not genuine leather but a recycled truck tire. Since it is made from recycled tires, it works well in all kinds of weather and will hold up to most everything. It will continue to look beautiful for years to come. Cleans easily and quickly.
$175.95 at Amazon

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2010/04/12/vintage-recycled-rubber-large-bentley-messenger-bag/feed/ 1 Hong Kong Willie – Keeping it real and out of the landfill http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2008/07/23/hong-kong-willie-keeping-it-real-and-out-of-the-landfill/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2008/07/23/hong-kong-willie-keeping-it-real-and-out-of-the-landfill/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:03 +0000 green http://www.greatgreengoods.com/?p=2114

Hong Kong Williei is an artist cooperative in Tampa Florida who work with recycled materials trying to make a positive difference in this world.

$350.00 at Hong Kong Willie’s Etsy Shop

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2008/07/23/hong-kong-willie-keeping-it-real-and-out-of-the-landfill/feed/ 2 BAG WEEK – Wrap Up http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/04/bag-week-wrap-up/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/04/bag-week-wrap-up/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:55:30 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/04/bag-week-wrap-up/ Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments and email. GreatGreenGoods will resume posting about this, that, and the other thing, tomorrow. We had a lot of fun during BAG WEEK, and we’ll definitely do it again!! .. but want to mention the greenest bag you can use is the one you already have. Even though we are a shopping blog, we need to remember that living a Green Life is really about buying stuff you love, and using it until you wear it out.
With that said, the second best option is to use recycled materials. Thanks to Nicola from Acorn Studios who pointed out a cool tutorial to make a bag out of recycled seat belts.
Check out this link to instructions to make your own bag out of recycled album covers.
And the bag pictured above has detailedinstructions to “knit” a carryall from your recycled plastic bags.

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/04/bag-week-wrap-up/feed/ 1 BAG WEEK - http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/333/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/333/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:12:10 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/333/ Every day this week we will post a few bags made from recycled or earth friendly materials so you can carry your stuff in eco friendly style. – One GreatGreenWorld One Click @ A Time
For this week only:
**Earth Friendly Goods is offering a special deal to GreatGreenGoods shoppers. You will recieve 25% off any purchase with voucher code 10610051500 Coupon expires April 4, 2006.
***Hip and Zen are offering a special deal to GreatGreenGoods shoppers. You will receive 5% off your entire order code if you use the promotion code BLOG. Coupon expires April 4, 2006.
****Recycled Planet Store is offering a special deal to GreatGreenGoods shoppers. You will receive 10% off your order of any handbag. Please use the coupon number “greengoods” on checkout. Coupon Expires April 20.
*****Little Earth is offering a special deal to GreatGreenGoods shoppers. You will receive 10% off your order. Please use the coupon number “GREEN ” on checkout. Coupon Expires April 20.

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/333/feed/ 3 Zig Zag Design – BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/zig-zag-design-bag-week/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/zig-zag-design-bag-week/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:11:40 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/zig-zag-design-bag-week/ Recycled rubber outside, recycled oxford shirt on the inside. Love the look of this classic clutch.

Zig Zag

$55.00 at Zig Zag Design

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/zig-zag-design-bag-week/feed/ 0 Recycled Skateboards – BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-skateboards-bag-week/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-skateboards-bag-week/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:08:30 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-skateboards-bag-week/ Becky Hickey makes bags from recycled discarded skateboards combined with beautiful fabrics. Truly Unique

Becky City

Inquire at Becky City

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-skateboards-bag-week/feed/ 6 Ecoist -Buy a Bag -Plant a Tree – BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/ecoist-buy-a-bay-plant-a-tree-bag-week/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/ecoist-buy-a-bay-plant-a-tree-bag-week/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:56:25 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/ecoist-buy-a-bay-plant-a-tree-bag-week/ We all know and love Ecoist. But when you buy one of their bags, they plant a tree. I think that is so sweet!! For those greenies that have been living under a rock, these beautiful bags are made from recycled candy wrapers.

Ecoist

$78.00 at Ecoist

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earthpak

$45.99 at earthpak

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/pink-recycles-8-two-liter-bottles/feed/ 1 Recycled Record Cover Totes – BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-record-cover-totes-bag-week/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-record-cover-totes-bag-week/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:33:32 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-record-cover-totes-bag-week/ The artist, Meg Musick-Makely, started off making bracelets from recycled records….left her with a bunch of old empty album covers laying around which inspired this bag. The bag is made so that you can exchange and swap the albums along with your mood or whim. Love it.

eco-artware

$65.00 at eco-artware

Tip: Directions to make your own Album Cover Tote Bag

]]> http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/03/recycled-record-cover-totes-bag-week/feed/ 2 Half Satchel Recycled Tire – BAG WEEK http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/02/half-satchel-recycled-tire-bag-week/ http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/02/half-satchel-recycled-tire-bag-week/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2006 01:09:42 +0000 green http://greatgreengoods.com/2006/04/02/half-satchel-recycled-tire-bag-week/ I love the pattern of the tire tread on this bag. The strap, made out of an inner tube, brings it all together . The bag has two exterior pockets for easy access. If you have time, check out their web site for lots of unique eco-friendly bags, watches, wallets, belts and jewelry.

Refinding

$150.00 at Refinding

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