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Posted on December 14, 2007 by Allie

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I just came across these adorable bags at Ecoist.  They’re made from recycled newspaper and coated with biodegradable cellophane and come in a range of shapes and sizes.

Plus, Ecoist is a store you can feel good about supporting:

 Founded in 2004, Ecoist develops unique gifts and fashion accessories for the eco-minded individual.

Our objective is to merge design with social and environmental consciousness to provide stylish, functional, and durable products that people will love to own. All our products are made from recycled, organic, or earth-friendly materials, and are manufactured through our network of fair trade partnerships around the world.

2 Comments +

  1. I wish I knew how to make one of those on my own. Shelling out actual money for stuff that I could technically make always makes me feel silly.

    December 14th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
    Comment by Noelle

  2. Yeah. It kind of reminds me of those long strands I used to make out of gum wrappers as a kid. It does seem like one of those things that you’d get asked “Oh, did you make this?” all the time. But it’s a great option for someone who doesn’t enjoy doing the crafty thing.

    December 14th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
    Comment by Allie

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