Each year it seems more creative entrepreneurial types are coming up with new, irresistable ways to create gorgeous, durable bags with minimal impact on the environment. My latest discovery is OLovesM, a no-waste company that uses materials otherwise destined to take up landfill space.

Their material of choice? Yoga mats.

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Alchemy Goods was a little idea that grew into a wonderful company. The owner was on the hunt for the perfect, waterproof messenger bag for his bike commute and was at a loss. There were always spare bike tires laying around his apartment, though, and he realized he could probably fashion a bag out of those! Friends started asking where they could get one, as did the owners of a local bike shop. Now, the Seattle-based company makes all sorts of bags and accessories from discarded materials!

Each bag is handmade in their Seattle workshop where they clean and inspect every bike inner tube, seatbelt, and sign for quality. Then, they cut everything up and stitch it together! Check out some of their awesome products after the jump!

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