]> http://www.greenedia.com/tags/bags Blog Articles Tagged with 'bags' at http://www.greenedia.com en http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/triple-pundit/139317?rsstype=tag&tag=bags The Wall Street Journal ran a fascinating piece a couple of weeks ago on the emergence of the reusable bag as the go-to green choice of retailers nationwide and the eco-disaster these bags represent. A lot of leading retailers offer reusable ba... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/triple-pundit/139317?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:22:25 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/96237?rsstype=tag&tag=bags From April 8 to 13, Buenos Aires had its biggest annual design fair, Puro Diseno. And as we announced last week, we were glad to see a lot more green design expressions than last year. Even though not all of them were interesting or seemed really wor... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/96237?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:12:47 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/94452?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Some eco-treats are just best (or only able to be) coveted from afar, and that's how it's been between me and the great recycled-sailcloth bags from Red Flag Design - based in Vancouver, B.C. Both Red Flag's original duffel bag and tote designs are ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/94452?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:01:58 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/92536?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Noon Solar gave us a sneak peek of its upcoming spring collection, available online and in stores in April. In addition to the popular Logan satchel (pictured above), which will be making a return in olive-and-brown leather, the solar-bag company wil... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/92536?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:07:51 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/87686?rsstype=tag&tag=bags New from Timbuk2: The Grown Collection, a line of 13 different styles, including totes, backpacks, and laptop bags, all made from a hemp/PET blended fabrics or in the PVC-eschewing bag manufacturer's words, 66 percent hemp, 33 percent PET, and 1 p... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/87686?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:29:50 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/85593?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Well-constructed and surprisingly sturdy, Keen's Harvest series of bags and accessories is yet another way the footwear manufacturer is stepping out with more-sustainable product offerings. Made from delightfully crinkly repurposed rice sacks and exc... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/85593?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:33:00 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/80495?rsstype=tag&tag=bags As we reported previously, folks like San Francisco, China, Australia, IKEA and Whole Foods are jumping aboard the ban wagon with regard plastic shopping bags. Ireland took a different approach years ago with their PlastTax of a several pe... ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/80495?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:10:40 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/66598?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Lovingly cradle your precious electronic cargo and protect it from accidental spills and drops with one of Passenger Pigeon's chic and contemporary organic-cotton laptop sleeves. Starting at $66 and available in two sizes (15 inches and 17 inches... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/66598?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:05:49 -0500 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/63499?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Now that its organic hemp and linen designs are taking off, the Australia-based Envirosax is expanding its use of sustainable fabrics with a new collection of organic bamboo shopping totes. Comprising 55 percent organic bamboo and 45 percent linen ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/63499?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:29:18 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60802?rsstype=tag&tag=bags From left: The Kathy Mini Wallet ($39), the Laptop Bag ($236), the Bodine Clutch Wallet ($92), and the Hannah Handbag ($230)Hello, gorgeous!: Angela Adam's sustainable textiles are now available in the guise of wallets, laptop bags, and purses. Made ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60802?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:13:30 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60308?rsstype=tag&tag=bags The holiday season is almost upon us and that means its time for men and women to test their strength carrying 5, 10, dare we say 20 shopping bags at a time as they rush from store to store to car and back again. Ever wonder, where do all of those ba... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60308?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:10:26 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60073?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Remember, dear longtime readers, when we first brought you Juice Bags from Rewear a few years ago? We mentioned that they were similar to the Voltaic bags, in that you can charge your portable electronic devices via the built in solar panel. Well we ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/60073?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:57:29 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/59232?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tonight's cool autumn breeze reminds us that apple-picking season is just around the bend. This hand-sewn tote, made in the South of France, is perfect for filling with the crisp red and yellow fruit. Made from linen and recycled denim, the bag is li... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/59232?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:47:01 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/58053?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Here's an idea for eco-retailers, especially those who can't rely on their customers to always BYOB (which is to say, all of them). Measuring 12x16 inches, these paper carriers are made from several layers of used newspaper, along with sturdy cardboa... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/58053?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:54:19 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/56977?rsstype=tag&tag=bags HER Design is dipping heavily into Cradle-to-Cradle-certified wool flannel this fall with three all-new styles: Rain (a hobo bag), Mist (a clutch with a chain leash), and Droplet (a wristlet) (below the fold).A few signature styles are also getting o... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/56977?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:08:23 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/52687?rsstype=tag&tag=bags We've covered a boatload (heh) of bags and totes made from retired sails in our day (count'em: uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco), but the Circles and Stripes AUM (Alternate Use Materials) totes by Vancouver-based Red Flag Design blow their competition c... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/52687?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:04:01 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/52039?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Already we can hear the groans of millions of schoolchildren all across America as they trudge back across the schoolyard. What are the future leaders of tomorrow packing in their book bags? If you're looking to give your kids the head start they des... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/52039?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:55:20 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/51924?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Finally, news about Whole Foods that doesn't have us clutching our heads like stunned monkeys. The natural-foods chain has partnered with Alchemy Goods to transform retired Whole Foods' marketing banners into reusable totes.Handmade in Seattle, each ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/51924?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:58:20 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/51663?rsstype=tag&tag=bags We can't think of anything less chic than trashing the environment. Or toting a disposable plastic bag, for that matter. Designer Lisa Leija thought so too when she created Get Hip, Get Green, a line of attention-grabbing reusable bags made from 100 ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/51663?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:25:51 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/48801?rsstype=tag&tag=bags If you like Freitag and cooking, then you'll love these. Bazura Bags, a Canadian company whose bags we've written about before, now make these cooking aprons from discarded billboard banners. Because the material is used as-is, every item is differen... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/48801?rsstype=tag&tag=bags Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:57:43 -0400