The Search for the Best Green Idiot-Proof Wallet

Terri Bly — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:39:15 +0000

Last week, I had my wallet stolen for the second time in two months. This most recent wallet was a really cute one from Vy & Elle (at left), but now it’s gone, and I’ve decided that it’s just too depressing to purchase the same one again. Instead, I’m viewing this as an opportunity to do a comprehensive search for another fabulous eco-friendlier wallet; pretending, if you will, that this is just part of my job, rather than a huge hassle on top of all of the other hassles that come with having one’s wallet stolen.

After spending hours narrowing down my choices to 6 very cute, very functional options, I thought I would turn the decision part over to you. Below, in alphabetical order, are the finalists. If you find them all thoroughly underwhelming, please post any recommendations and I will certainly take a look! Who knows - by my calculations, I’m due for another pickpocketing event in early January, so I’ll need some good ideas for the next one, too.

Alchemy Goods: Turning Trash into Fashion

Becky Striepe — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:30:06 +0000

[images via Alchemy Goods]

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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The Search for the Best Green Idiot-Proof Wallet

Alchemy Goods: Turning Trash into Fashion