Category: ‘eco-chic’

Today on Better.tv, we’re on a mission to prove that recycled accessories are just as cool, stylish and useful as anything that’s made from new materials – and it’s usually a whole lot better for the environment, too.

Below are seven of our favorite recycled finds – and we’re giving a lucky reader every single one. To enter, sign up for our newsletter then comment below about what you’re doing to go green.

1. Harvey’s Treecycle Handbag, $148
Made from: Recycled seatbelts
These cute shoulder bags are lined in hemp, and printed with eco-friendly ink, so the whole operation is eco-conscious.

2. Lela Designs Tops, $68-$74 (we’re giving away a $200 gift certificate to the site)
Made from: PET, a fabric derived from recycled plastic soda bottles
The good thing about PET is that – something like a plastic bottle – it’s lightweight and durable, so the fabric is ideal for activewear. Unlike a plastic bottle, though, you can fashion it into pink ruffles and collared polo shirts – great for golf, or just for doing errands.

3. Trash to Trendy Platinum Clutch, $85
Made from: Recycled dry-cleaner bags
This bag is just the right size to carry all your night-out essentials and still fit comfortably under your arm. And the dry-cleaner-bag bit is a great conversation-starter at a crowded party.

4. White + Warren Remix Bomber Jacket, $165
Made from: Cotton that’s spun from old T-shirts
This  jacket isn’t even dyed  – the color comes from the old tees themselves. Plus, it’s a more-interesting alternative to your everyday cardigan for fall or early spring.

5. Telephone Wire Bangle Bracelet, $25
Made from: Recycled telephone wire
These South African-made bracelets are so eco-cool, Diane von Furstenberg sent the down the runway at her show last spring. Wear one alone, or stack a couple for an even stronger statement.

6. ecoTOOLS 5-Piece Brush Set, $16.99
Made from: Recycled aluminum tubes
At under $4 per brush, these are a pretty good bargain for a full face worth of makeup tools – and sustainable: the handles are made from renewable bamboo.

7. Nahui Ollin Headband, $18
Made from: Recycled candy bar wrappers
These bright headbands come in tons of different designs (depending on the sort of wrapper that’s used, of course), and have a stretchy band at the back to counteract the wrapper-y stiffness.

Want to win everything you see above? Tell us how you’re going green (or trying to) below.

1. Post a comment below about what you’re doing to go green.
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6. You must be 18 years old or older to enter and a resident of the USA. Residents of the state of Florida are not eligible to enter; entries from the state of Florida are void.
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