Being eco-friendly doesn't mean that you'll have to sacrifice style, as seen with these upcycled eco-chic accessories.
As it gains more momentum, the green movement is expanding across all sectors of global economies from home decor to fashion, which is where these beautifully designed pieces step in. They exude a certain elegance and add a more organic feeling to any outfit. Aside from style, these accessories help to reduce waste and fuel rural communities with sustainable employment, which further increases global demand for products that cause less harm.
Also included here are some fantastic DIY tips and tricks to help turn last year's trends into a hip new item that saves time and money. Often what is created will surpass other fashions available on the market and will certainly please the savvy eco-friendly fashionista.
68 Edgy Upcycled Accessories
From Bags to Jewelry, Add Elegance with These Eco-Chic Accessories:
Michael Hemsworth — Nov 17, 2012 — Eco
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Stunning Soda Can Jewelry
The Funky Recycling Etsy Shop Pieces Feature Jewels Made from Junk
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Upcycled Vintage Bags
Peg And Awl Reuses Old Leathers And Reclaimed Wood To Make Their Products
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Recycled Silhouette Jewelry
The Yoshi Etsy Shop Turns Old Vinyl Records Into Accesories
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Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Iris Tsante's Pencil Bracelets are Colorful and Creative
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Upcycled Neon Jewelry
The Love Obsessed Collection Turns Old into New
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Upcycled Knotted Necklaces
These Saako Necklaces are Made out of Old Jerseys
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Candy Wrapper Jewelry
Polish makkireQu Repurposes Waste as Fashion Baubles
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Elegant Bomb-Recycled Jewelry
Upcycled Jewelry from Saught is Made from Shrapnel
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Upcycled Heirloom Accessories
Jewelry by Green Designer Yael Uriely Always has a Story
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Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Upcycled T-shirt Jewelry
The LimeGreenLemon Collection is Vibrantly Designed
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Upcycled Gothic Ornaments
Charlotte Hosten Creates Dark, Romantic Eco Jewelry
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Upcycled Couture Jewelry
The Tonya O'Hara Pet:Cell Plastic Collection is Ecologically Good
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Necktie Jewelry
Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld
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Aprons Out Of Billboards
Bizura Recycled Fashions
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Upcycled Biker-Chic Accessories
Leather Girl Kelley Gives Old Rawhide Products New Life
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Upcycled Craft Bracelets
The Recycled Vintage Knitting Needle Bracelets are Adorably Chic
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Upcycled Auto Couture
The Lexus Fashion Workshop Tasks Designers With Reusing Car Parts
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Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry
Recycled Skateboards Get a Second Chance with RSI
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Keyboard Jewelry
The R U My Typ3? Necklace is a Wearable CPU Accessory
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Upcycled Haute Couture
The Barneys New York Espresso Foil Gown is a Green Luxury Icon
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Upcycled Runway Jewelry
LITTER SF's Recycled Accessories Impress at Christian Cota's S/S '10 Show
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Upcycled Two-Toned Purses
The Leather Scout & Catalogue Scavenger Purses are Adorable
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Necktie Necklaces
Ties Make Even Better Necklaces and Wallets
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Rubber Jewelry
Recycled Accessories by Christiane Diehl
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Recycled Luxury Leather Bags
Cast-Offs Upcycled and Repurposed by B.C. Artisan
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Stylish Upcycled Purses
Sheila Odessey Makes Eco Handbags from Recycled Plastic Bags
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Upcycled Accessories
Upcycled Looptworks Laptop Sleeves Turn Trashed Neoprene into Cash
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Smashed LP Jewelry
Broken Record Bib Necklace by Meticulousbylefoss Seriously Rocks
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Upcycled Totes
The HO:LO Freeway Bags
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Recycled Robot Jewelry
Obvious Front
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Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Geeky Upcycled Belts
GettingWeddy Brings Computer Accessories to the World of Fashion
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Embellished Avian Accessories
The Peacock Feathered Headband is Made of Upcycled Materials
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Recycled Tire Fashion
Rubber Krejci Bags
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Upcycled Military Bags
Chronic Fatigue Carry-On Will Have You Ready for Battle in No Time
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Upcycled Vintage Bags
Forest Bound Specializes in Sweet Sustainable Bags
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Car-Recycled Backpacks
rePACK by David Miller Hershon Sells an Upcycled Product Made from Old Cars
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Upcycled Amo Rings
Adi Zaffran Weisler Crafts Rings From Bullet Fragments
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Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
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Upcycled Couture Scraps (UPDATE)
The Hermes Petit h Project Redesigns Excess Materials
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Hats Made of Upcycled Coffee Sacks
Trilby Hat by Ataahua
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Lavish Upcycled Leather Jackets
Olga Road Turns Old Trench Coats into Sleek New Styles
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Upcycled Utilitarian Products
Elvis & Kresse's Reclaimed Fire Hose Accessories is Eco-Chic
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Upcycled Peg Fashion
Cliff Cork Belts Shows That Wine Stoppers Have a Fashionable Purpose
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Upcycled Blanket Bags
Will Leather Goods 'La Manta' Satchel Reuses Old Items for Stylish Fashion
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Fire Hose Accessories
British Company is Upcycling Fire Hoses for a Fashionable Effect
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Urban Upcycled Bags
Toronto-Based Mariclaro Uses Air Bags to Make New Accessories
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Upcycled T-Shirt Blankets
Project Repat Lets You Literally Wrap Yourself in Memories
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Garbage Crochet
The Barkerbell Recycled VHS Tape Crochet Bag
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Upcycled Coin Cases
The Cellphone Wallet is a Creative Way to Save the Environment
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Cute Collared Murses
These Stylish Upcycled Suit Totes Are Functional and Eco-Friendly
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Fashion Accessories as Flooring
Tiles Made From Recycled Belts
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Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
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Upcycled Canned Fashions
The Michael Mixell 'Pull My Tabs' Collection is Quirky and Unexpected
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Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
These Upcycled Sweater Slippers are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Classy Coin Cufflinks
World Cufflinks Creates One-of-a-Kind Accessories for Men
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Exaggerated Reclaimed Leather Totes
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Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
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Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Consciously Cool Jewelry
'The Art of Adornment' is a Must-Have Collaboration Collection
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Elegant Women's Jewelry Lines
Elegatto Introduces Its Inaugural Collection of Women's Jewelry
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Sophisticated Rustic Clothing Collections
LIVØM Embraces Rustic Elegance for Its Latest Collection
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Stylish Cooler Accessories
DaCosta Verde's Tote Cooler Bag Collection is Fun and Functional
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Adaptable Wallet Designs
The 'EcoBound' Modular Wallet Has a Durable, Convenient Design
Minimalist Hand-Crafted Jewelry Lines
Hello Adorn Boasts Elegant and Minimalist Jewelry Designs
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry
Every Wave Features Pieces Inspired by the Essence of Water
Sustainable Regenerated Gold Jewelry
Mejuri Introduces a Jewelry Line Made of Regenerated Gold
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials
Hey Harper Shines a Spotlight on its Standout Essentials
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Chic Luxury Vegan Handbags
Melina Bucher Combines Aesthetics, Ethics, and Quality
Free-Form Jewelry Collections
Pandora Released Pandora Essence Which Aims to Resemble Nature
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections
Nijma M. Fine Jewelry Boasts Exquisite Craftsmanship
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Vegan-Friendly Wine Carriers
The Chandra Keyser La Borsa da Vino Wine Bag is Zero Waste
Artful Accessory Ranges
Patricia Nash Designs' Renaissance Revival Collection References History
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Botanical Bag Charms
Espe's Linea Handbag Charm is Available in Four Colors
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories
The Stella McCartney x Veuve Clicquot Collection is Playful
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Flaire & Co. Brings Bring Seaside Elegance with Its New Capsule
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Luxury Vegan Handbags
MODChic Leather Creates Statements with Its Handbag Designs
Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories
Diesel Presents Accessories for the Holiday Winter 2024 Season
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Biker Culture-Inspired Bag Designs
Urban Sophistication Debuts the Harley Bag for Fall/winter 2023
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Cozy Cushion-Resembling Luxe Clutches
JW Anderson Presents the Cushion Clutch Bags for FW23
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Upcycled Tent Fabric Gear
The iKamper ReCovery Collection Makes Use of Waste Fabric
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
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Understated Vegan Leather Handbags
The Espe SS24 Collection is Titled 'The Espe Fashion Edit"
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Animal-Free Material Purses
The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag Now Comes in a Demetra Material
Festive Double-Drop Earrings
Lover's Tempo Creates Jewelry That is Chic and Sustainable
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Gold Fine Jewelry Collections
Prada Debuts the Exquisite Eternal Gold Fine Jewelry Collection
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
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Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Sustainable Bucket Hats
Lisou's Bucket Hat Collection is Designed with Leftover Materials
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear
Mijoda Dajomi Created the Daughters of Rain Series
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Edgy Upcycled Fashion Capsules
OMELIA is Showcasing Its Spring/Summer '25 Pre-Collection in Milan
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
6-in-1 Vegan Leather Bags
The AIRIUM Bag Can Be Worn as a Cluch, Handheld & a Crossbody
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Premium Outerwear Collections
Rudsak Combines Sustainable Materials with Rebellious Edge
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Sustainable Duffel Bag Designs
Samsonite's Ecodiver Large Wheeled Duffel is Cheerful & Stylish
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs
The JING Designer Earplugs Have Interchangeable Gemstones
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Charming Hair Accessories
Clementine Grove Offers Handmade and Sustainable Products
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection