A new eco-label is preparing to enter the American market. Ecoalf hails from Spain, and after conquering Europe has the United States firmly in its sights.

Ecoalf shows its commitment to the planet by using only 100% recycled and recyclable materials to create its apparel and accessories. These innovative ...

If you missed out the first time you'll be happy to know Katharine Hamnett is continuing to encourage us to protect our planet with the relaunch of her Save the Sea bag.

The slogan tote has been re-released, along with ...

We all want to keep our shiny portable technology safe and dry, so what better way to do it than wrap it up in a wetsuit? A range of laptop and iPad cases made from recycled wetsuit neoprene is available from the Uncommon Goods website.

Each case ...

There are so many eco-friendly handbag designers around that it seems they're no longer the exceptions to the rule. But few are as environmentally conscious as Fibre Arts Design, a Californian label which has recently become a certified green company through the Green Business ...

Just when I believe I've seen green accessories made from every possible material a designer comes along to surprise me. These cute iPad carry cases are actually made from repurposed mosquito nets!

Now the netting won't provide much protection for your tablet, especially if you're caught ...

Payless ShoeSource is helping to rebuild the forests of Brazil through sales of a new reusable shopping bag.

In July the budget accessories chain will release a brand new limited edition shopper decorated with a gray/yellow leaf print pattern. So often reusable shoppers claim to be green as ...

Marni is turning trash into treasure in its quirky new capsule collection. The Italian fashion house has released a tote bag, hat, and bib necklace embellished with recycled plastic rosettes. The small eco-conscious collection is part of Runway to Green, an initiative which ...

Matt & Nat has unveiled a brand new collection of ikat handbags to raise money for charity.

Ikat is a traditionally loomed fabric in keeping with the label's famous eco-friendly approach to design. There are four different styles to choose from and ...

GUNAS look to shatter our expectations of eco-friendly bags with its latest line of vegan purses.

These chic accessories are a far cry from the hippie-dippie hemp purses sold at local craft markets. They're made from cruelty-free Greenguard and LEED certified manmade fabrics that could easily pass ...

Ju-Ju-Be has expanded its Legacy collection, a green handbag line made from eco-friendly Earth Leather. Amongst the new accessories are the Be Rich wallet, the Mighty Be tote, and the Be Major wristlet.

We've seen plenty of vegan leathers before, but Ju-Ju-Be's Earth leather is ...

I don't know if I've said it before, but I love Matt & Nat. The designers are good for the world, with vegan materials and recycled ingredients, which is enough to give anyone with a little bit of a global warming conscience a bit of a self-esteem boost. ...

Aussie brand Sir Tom has harnessed the eco-friendly powers of hemp for its green accessories line

There are pure hemp and hemp blend clutches in the range, that designer Anne Waters named after a street in her Bondi Beach neighborhood. Each one is free from THC, so you ...

Shutterbugs can take care of their camera in eco-chic style with this Nahui Ollin wristlet. Or at least, that's what the Mexican designer would have us believe.

Because the truth is, unless you have one of those high-tech but basic cameras this little purse just won't ...

Dame Vivienne Westwood is putting her design weight behind a good cause with her new limited edition handbag collection for the Ethical Fashion Africa Project.

There are three bags in the range, each made from recycled materials. ...

H&M is showing us its eco-friendly side with a new limited edition collection made from the remnants of its recent line with Lanvin.

Fashionistas may spot remains of Alber Elbaz zebra-print trench coat or rose embellished dress in the mix, but don't mistake this for ...

Eco-friendly accessories don't have to look like the handmade hemp purses that hippies sell at your local markets. Kayu creates stunning handbags with real green credentials.

I'm enamored with the Betty Black Lip clutch pictured, which is made using black lip shells, a byproduct ...

Israeli based innovators Designgroup has created a unique eco-friendly wallet made of wood.

The design of this Wood Wallet is very intriguing. Your credit card doubles a lid, keeping the notes and coins you've stashed in the small carved chamber safe. A recycled bike inner tube ...

Hayden-Harnett goes back to basics with this eco-friendly Green is Good tote.

This simple bag is a world away from the fashion-forward leather accessories we're used to seeing from the brand. In fact, it'd be boring if not for that clever green slogan, which ...

Massachusetts based label Zaum is going green with its new eco-friendly purse collections.

Felt, and organic varieties of cotton, canvas, and twill are all used to create the striking bags which range from the small Eco Lola clutches and Eco_i iPhone pouches to larger Eco Avia messenger ...

You'd never guess that the chic bags from Passchal started their lives as tractor tire inner tubes. Today these scrap pieces of rubber form the sorts of accessories adored by celebs like Taylor Lautner and 90210 star Annalynne McCord.
"You would not think this is an inner-tube material," said ...

This fun newspaper bag can carry your daily essentials, and offer something to read while you're waiting at the bus stop.

You wouldn't expect that a tote made from newspaper would be the smartest thing to carry outdoors, particularly during wild wintery weather. However its creators have thought of everything, ...

Urban Junket has recently added eco-friendly purses to its exhaustive accessories line. The collection is called t.o.t.e, a clever acronym which means To Observe the Earth.

Every t.o.t.e. bag is crafted entirely from organic cotton and colored with azo-free dyes. The interiors are also eco-conscious, ...

Vintage mailbags become contemporary purses under the clever hands of Seattle based artist Jessica Park and her fashion label Ampersand as Apostrophe.

Park works with century-old English postal sacks, preserving their natural weathered beauty but giving it modern handbag silhouettes. I love the ...

When we first met Alicia Silverstone, she was dispensing fashion advice as Cher Horowitz in Clueless. These days she's a fully fledged eco chick using her knowledge of style to save the planet. After her first successful collaboration with green fashion line EcoTools, ...

Recycled fabrics and retro style come together in the fun accessories from Aster+Sage. For this label, eco-friendly practices are key as founder and designer Linda Yesline explains.
"Our philosophy is to design first and then find recycled materials to compliment our vision. We believe our 'design first' attitude promotes awareness ...

Ecozuri is making its line of eco-friendly shoppers even more attractive with free shipping on all products ordered between November 18 and January 3.
"This holiday season we decided to offer free shipping on our entire line, as our gift to those who are looking to promote a green ...

Ecoist has launched two new collections just in time for the holidays. Fans of the original candy wrapper bags can choose between the Hollywood inspired Glam Collection, and the South American styled Inca Collection.
"This holiday season Ecoist found inspiration in both the classic and the contemporary; ...

Stella McCartney has recently released a new line of faux leather saddle bags. There are a couple of problems with this. The first is that, usually, saddle bags have some relationship, either functionally or aesthetically to the saddle bags that are used on horses and motorcycles, ...

Nahui Ollin gives us more of the designs she's known for best with this Moonlite clutch.

The Moonlite is the longest of Nahui Ollin's clutch purses. I think its shape is more elegant than the stubbier purses, although something made from woven candy wrappers could never really be ...

Eco-conscious handbag designer Ashley Watson proves that green handbags don't have to look like the rustic hippie tote you see at your local arts and crafts markets. The Vancouver based designer creates handbags that are every bit as sleek and sophisticated as their high-end design competitors ...

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is making it simpler to ditch plastic grocery bags with its reusable tote giveaway.

To grab one of the free shoppers, just spend $20 or more at a Fresh & Easy store or print out the free coupon from the company's Facebook page.
"We've always believed ...

Australian fashion label Mingus Designs combines whimsical designs and eco-friendly practices with its collection of green handbags and scarves.

The purses are made from sustainable materials including hemp, linen, and organic cotton, and then accented with upcycled leather. Many purists believe leather has no place in green design, but by recycling ...

Articles of H.O.P.E. is the latest company to take up the fight against plastic bags. The label has just launched its collection of eco-friendly shopping bags.

The brand is starting small with two signature lines: the simple but boldy colored H.O.P.E. Sac and the more fashion focused gNg, or Green and Gorgeous, ...

I've seen many convertible handbags in my time, but few with the shape-shifting properties of this new convertible tote from Urban Junket.

Strategically placed snap clasps allow you to easily change the purse from a simple tote to a structured doctor's bag or jaunty boat shaped tote. With three distinct ...

Instinctive makes recycled bags for green parents and their kids too. The brand's new line of eco-friendly accessories are made entirely from recycled polyester, hardware, and webbing.

For parents there's the Diaper Backpack, a much more user-friendly option than the traditional shoulder bags. While they slip down your arms as you ...

There's more to this Ridge Pack from SWIGG than meets the eye. It looks like this tote is made from corduroy, but the New York design firm actually crafts these bags from a unique eco-friendly fiber held together by recycled resin and embossed to resemble the wintry material.

After all those processed ...

The handbags from Oregon fashion label Nau are a great choice for green girls with classic style.

Pronounced "now," the brand is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Its purses are made from organic cotton and recycled materials, including polyester and wintry wool felt.

Nau designs are minimalist and classic, although they could ...

Atlanta based designer Alejandra Dunphy shows us that eco-chic can be stylish with her new range of green clutch purses. The former environmental design consultant has built on her knowledge of sustainable materials and practices in the development of her own accessories line.

Each purse is made of Merino wool hand ...

Sydney label Dosh is putting the design envelope with its innovative and sleek range of wallets.

These accessories don't look so cutting edge at first, but their simple design is deceptive. The purses are made from a blend of high-tech polymer materials including Desmopan. You might not have heard of this fabric ...

With travelers already paying a small fortune for flights around America, Spirit Airlines' controversial decision to slug jetsetters an extra $30 for carry-on luggage has impressed no one. Now Armpocket, a brand who makes small eco-friendly travel accessories, are fighting back.

The Florida manufacturer will give anyone on the receiving end ...

Dandelion has just released a brand new collection of fun and feminine eco-friendly tote bags.

Each handbag is crafted entirely from organic cotton and colored with earth-friendly dyes. This eco-friendly material is luxuriously soft and machine washable to boot, so it's easy to keep the pale natural tone looking pristine.

While the ...

Demano cuts the landfill in its native Spain with its clever handbag range crafted from reclaimed banners.

The brand's creators noticed that almost 20, 000 banners were hung from street lights in their native Barcelona each year, advertising everything from cultural fairs to film festivals. Most of these were not reusable, ...

PC users need not apply; eco-friendly ColcaSac bags are made with Mac users in mind.

Each ColcaSac is hand-made in Salt Lake City, Utah from sustainable, natural materials from all around the world. These materials include hand-loomed cotton canvas from a small Mexican village, natural hemp from the valleys of China, ...

With her Sacs Bio collection, Swiss designer Ira Grant easily marries style with eco-friendly practices.

All bags from the line are hand-crafted from natural, organic, and rapidly renewable materials. Leather is used sparingly for accents and embellishments, but it's always sourced from the off cuts of Ira's regular line.

Ira makes all the ...

Australian designer Emily Hay has created a stylish alternative to traditional reusable cotton shoppers, and the dreaded plastic bags, with her collection of Ecosilk Bags.

The shoppers are modeled on plastic bags, but crafted with a unique nylon fabric known as parachute silk. The fabric looks a bit flimsy, but after ...

Just when I thought we'd seen eco-friendly bags made out of every possible material another one enters the mix. Believe it or not, this stylish briefcase is made from reclaimed conveyor belts.

This is part of the Kazmok Re-use collection from industrial product designer Dinand Stufkens. The range also features laptop ...

Skater girl Beck Hickey has turned her passion for boards into an eco-friendly handbag business. The one-of-a-kind sk8bags from her Beck(y) label are crafted from reclaimed skateboards and plush fabrics.
"The grittiness of used, beat up boards combined with something really posh like silk speaks well to my overall aesthetic," Hickey ...

I've seen gourds used to make bowls and ornaments, but I'd never have imagined using the melon-like plants for purses! Snook N Company did though, and the results are the label's It's a Gourd collection.

Snook N Company take its eco-friendly ethos seriously. Each gourd is organically grown in the United States ...

We've all heard of carpet bags, but we've never seen carpet bags quite like the ones made from green British handbag maker Carpet Bags!

The brand creates unique handbags crafted from the finest viscose and cotton carpets, known as Silkie carpets. These are no tatty old rugs or beer-stained mats. ...

Prix Prix isn't the only label turning neck ties into cute purses. Redesigns by Durkin also gives these men's accessories a new lease of life with its BeauTie Collection. The eco-friendly line features handbags, clutch purses, and throw pillows.

While Prix Prix used the ties for subtly designed wallets, Redesigns ...