Fair trade bags from Delhi, India. These bags, which are made from recycled plastic material are fun and fancy …and the perfect bag to wear when it is raining since they are wonderfully waterproof, too. Available in blue and green.
$30.00 at Karma Market

Crafted from the colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi. The manufacturing of the material is conducted in a unique non-toxic process that melts the bags together. Have a little trash along with your treasure. Perfect shape to carry around your newly improved karma!
$24.95 at Amazon

Lightweight, sturdy and extremely durable created from recycled construction fencing rescued from the streets of the Motor City.
$26.00 at Motor City Handbags

$28.00 for messenger bag on left and $60.00 for laptop bag on right at Motor City Handbags

We’ve seen a few purses created from recycled record albums but these are my favorites so far. Good selection of record albums (KISS, the Monkeys, the Beatles etc.) create a sturdy purse with rivets and nice long handles. Perfect for lugging around your necessities in eco friendly style.
$45.00 at Old Red Barn’s Etsy Shop

Previous featured recycled record album purses:

• recycled record album purse
• Recycled 45 Record Album Purse
• Record Bowl Purse

Other products made from recycled record albums.

Remnant upholstery fabrics are used to create gorgeous and durable reusable bags. The fabric on this one is nylon textured red velvet swirl. Put a little luxurious eco friendly style into your grocery shopping experience and avoid putting more plastic bags in the landfill.
$25.00 at JP Monkey

Wow! these are cool. Made from 80% cotton yarn from the excess of newly made clothes and 20% post consumer plastic. They come in three sizes and two colors. And they even have a deal where if you buy 3, you can save $5.00.
Prices range from $14.95 to $16.50 at Hero Bags

ReFind Originals are the genius behind the cutest backpacks on this globally warmed planet created from recycled leather. All are handmade, one-of-a-kind, come in a variety of color combinations and are adorned with a wolf charm and emblazoned with the silhouette of a howling wolf. ReFind Originals also makes one-of-a-kind ladies’ handbags. Some of which are complimented with wooden buckles, handmade from recycled wood scraps; others are decorated with vintage buttons or buckles. ReFind Originals also does custom work …meaning, that old leather skirt in the back of the closet from your new wave phase in the 80s can come back to you as one cool handbag.
$62.00 for the Woof Pack at Refind Originals

Pink and Sparkly up-cycled aluminum pop can tab purse.
$40.00 at Sarah Roemer’s Etys Store

This is for when you need something versatile!! Works equally well during the day or as an elegant evening bag. Hand crocheted with over 700 recycled aluminum pull-tabs. Nicely lined with one inside zip pockets. This bag is a screamer!
$95.00 at Escama

For the evening on the town, this will carry your bare essentials. The strap is quality faux leather. Free from animal cruelty while recycling 350 aluminum pop tabs.
$77.00 at Escama

For regular everyday, this may be the perfect sized bag. Not only made entirely of recycled materials but these eco-friendly bags are fair-trade and engage socially empowering business practices employing Brazilian craftswomen in the hand production of these bags. Each bag comes signed with a note from the artisan who made the bag.
$160.00 at Escama

If you want to Recycle the Pull Tops in Your Life:

Interesting twist to donating pop tabs – there is a famous urban legend about donating pop tabs to provide kidney dialysis to those in need. The myth is busted here and here, but the Ronald McDonald House has taken advantage of the old legend by starting a real program to collect aluminum tabs. Click here for Ronald McDonald House donation details.

If you want to create something from recycled pop tops:

Instructions:

Purchase recycled pop tabs on Ebay here!

Inspiration:

if you want more instructions on MORE things to make with recycled pop tops.
Ebooks: Keeping Tabs – Amazing decorations made from aluminum can pull-tabs $10.75 at Aluminous Publishing

Books: Pop-topping Paperback By Pop-Top Terp and Kenneth Patton at Amazon

More Recycled Pop Tab Products to Purchase:

This original creation is from a Braziian artist,l Neide Ambrosio, who puts a bit more crochet in her poptop creations.
$129.95 at Novica.com

A backpack lets you keep your hands free to shop and carry the rest of your loads. Recycled pop tabs crocheted by hand with black thread. Fair trade with artists from Brazil.
$114.93 at Novica.com

This belt is very flexible and adjustable and oh so ecological. Made out of recycled pop tops.
$48.95 at Novica.com

Made from 22 hand-picked and polished soda can tabs and woven with silver or gold elastic and adorned with bead accents. Perfect accessory for you to make a very “green” statement.
$20.50 at Repurposed 4 You

Funky and fun a quick easy way to show the world where your ears are at when it comes to saving the earth and reusing a few of its resources.
$10.00 at Close the Loop

Colorful poptab purse made by Indie artist, Pop Top Lady. It has a colorful yellow cotton lining and closes with a magnetic snap.
$75.00 at PopTopLady’s Etsy Shop

Recycled pull tabs combined with recycled cowhide leather from discards from furniture makers makes a luxurious soft bracelet. Handmade and no two are alike. Your choice of many colors of leather.
$14.95 at Save the World Designs

These small little purses are made from repurposed childrens’ books! How original! They have a cotton lining and are wrapped with clear vinyl to protect from the elements.
$62.00 at Repurposed 4 You

The sweetest little carry on in history! Made from recycled vintage wool tweed with velvet trim and available in two colors. (Persimmon or Teal) Perfect for an overnight or for carrying the cat.
Was $289.00 Now on sale for $199.00 at Viva Terra

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