These Candy Wrapper Handbags are strong, durable and water resistant. My son's girl friend has one and it is the cutest handbag I've seen, definitely a big thumbs up. After months of use her candy wrapper handbag is still going strong, no rips, no tears and looks just as good as the day she got it.
What is Earth Friendly?
There are many terms used so whether it is termed as earth friendly or eco-friendly bascially it's all the same.These terms are simple but have a deep meaning. Being able to use discarded materials to produce a product will have less impact on our landfills. Using a chemical free, or chemical safe process will have less impact on our environment. Using fair labor standards in countries such as Mexico, Peru and India increases quality of life.
Scientific studies prove that Global Warming and environmental negligence have already affected our health, climate, wildlife, and security. If we don't act today, 20 years from now, Global Warming will not just be an issue to be reminded of, it will be a destructive force to be reckoned with.
We have the power to make positive changes in our environment. We are the ones that created the demand for electricity, cars and everyday products that affect our environment. Being able to find alternatives that are healthy and earth friendly and not to eliminate these products and luxuries is what many of us are looking for so that we can enjoy our lifestyles and still live in harmony with the earth.
Supporting companies that incorporate these principles helps lessen the impact that we are making on our earth.
One Such Company
Their 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 their network of fair trade partnerships around the world.
Buy A Bag And Plant A Tree
Would You Even Know?
Looking at this great Dr. Bag form the Ecoist, Luxe Collection, you would never know that it is made from rejected candy wrappers. Combining style with earth friendly has definitely come together in a big way creating this candy wrapper handbag.The Dr. Bag is a cure-all for fashion ailments. The classic silhouette dates back before Breakfast at Tiffany's and can carry you through Casablanca evenings. Features a modern exposed zipper and parallel vegan friendly handheld straps. Strong, sturdy and water resistant. The 10 by 7 inches is a great size to hold everything you need for your day.
Does This Look Like Candy Wrappers?

I would never even think this adorable clutch from the Ecoist, Luxe Collection, The OC, would ever be made of repurposed candy wrappers! The OC is strong, sturdy and water resistant and has a magnetic closures. Generous size of 16 by 7.5 inches allows you to bring all your evening essentials to the party!
Styles and Colors
Ecoist has over 50 styles in different colors.
Since each Purse is Handmade, Your Purse will be a one of a kind!
Check out the great styles!!!!
The Daily In Chocolate
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The Daily is a great shoulder bag with structure and padded handles for comfort. Made from handfolded, recycled candy wrappers with a Magnetic snap closure. A great size of 15 by 12 inches to hold everything you could need in your day. Comes in 3 great colors.
The Mega Bag In Confetti

OK so we are talking bigger than than big at 21 by 14. You'll run out of ideas of items to put in before you run out of room with The Mega oversized tote. Handfolded, recycled candy wrappers and a magnetic closure and padded straps. the Mega bag is the one to carry it all.
Check out the Confetti Collection of over 10 different styles of purses!!!
The Luna Blue Collection
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The Luna Blue Collection is made from recycled Luna Bar wrappers. Great for those shimmering days and nights! 5 great styles ranging from the coin purse to a Pouchette.
The Silver Collection
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The Silver Collection is classic silver-metallic handbags that give any outfit a unique, shiny look. Bling it on. 7 great styles and 3 styles of silver handmade candy wrapper bracelets!!!
Scan or Not To Scan
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Made from thousands of different bar code labels, these bar code label handbags are fun to hold and quite amusing to look at both far away and up close. Designed for the more discreet Ecoist handbag-lover, this handbags don't scream "candy!", yet they're still very sweet. 5 different styles and handmade bar code bracelets.
Using More Recycled Paper!!!

Recycled Subway Maps

A New Use For Newspapers!

Did You See The Issue Of People?
More Great Earth Friendly Purses
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Coca-Cola Purses
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Sometimes we just need a little fun to dress things up and these Coca-Cola purses really do the trick. I just love the look and design of the Coca-Cola handbags, purses and coin purses. Dare to be different and check out some of the coolest Coca-Col...
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- funkystarfish85 funkystarfish85 Sep 17, 2009 @ 9:21 am
- great lens with fab bags! i have a recycled handbag which is made from dyed rice sacks and its pretty cool too :D
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- nyfamily5 nyfamily5 Aug 7, 2009 @ 6:04 pm | in reply to Earth_Friend
- Yes, if you go to youtube you can get directions. Great project!!
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- Earth_Friend Earth_Friend Aug 7, 2009 @ 10:04 am
- Interesting idea. Can kids make these too?
Matthew
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- nyfamily5 nyfamily5 Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:19 pm | in reply to italianheart92
- They are pretty awesome aren't they and you would never know they are made from candy wrappers!!!!
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- italianheart92 italianheart92 Jun 20, 2009 @ 9:51 am
- Haha wow this is awesome some of these bags are actually pretty cute i never would have thought that they were made of candy wrappers
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