Green Options » vegetable dyed http://greenoptions.com/tag/vegetable-dyed Posts tagged 'vegetable dyed' Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:08:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en From Tractors to Runway Passchal Recycled Handbags http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/10/from-tractors-to-runway-passchal-recycled-handbags/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/10/from-tractors-to-runway-passchal-recycled-handbags/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:08:59 +0000 Courtney Carlisle http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/10/from-tractors-to-runway-passchal-recycled-handbags/ Passchal is the first-ever eco-luxury accessory line created from recycled tractor tire inner tubes, and it is fabulous. Created by Angela Greene and Ken Kobrick, an innovator (who doesn’t carry a purse at all) and ex-welder, the operation started in a 900 sq ft home in Virginia and has gained a lot of traction since its 2004 launch.

Passchal collects inner tubes from VA, Ohio and GA tractors, which then undergo a rigorous but environmentally friendly, multi-day cleaning process before being crafted into bags. To date, Passchal has recycled approximately 20 tons of inner tubes creating their line of bags.

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