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Old Newspapers Get a Colorful (and Functional) Makeover with Holstee’s Recycled Wallets (Photos)

Photo: courtesy of Holstee. From the makers of the eco-hipster tee comes a recycled wallet made from old plastic bags and newspapers collected from the streets of Delhi. New York-based eco-fashion brand Holstee has partnered with a non-profit in India to help provide employment to those often referred to as ‘rag pickers.’ Holstee’s slim wallets are minimalist in design and safely store your essentials: metro card, credit card, ID, etc. Each wallet has a one-of-a-kind pattern and is made with 90… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Old Newspapers Get a Colorful (and Functional) Makeover with Holstee’s Recycled Wallets (Photos)

Green Fashion Pioneer Kuyichi Opens First Concept Store in the UK

Image via TreeHugger We’ve been covering eco-fashion denim brand Kuyichi since 2004 , when TreeHugger was still in its formative years. Founded in 2001, by international NGO Solidaridad , the sustainable brand — and winner of our Best of Green Award for Non-U.S.–based Casual Brand — has spread to more than 500 stores across Europe and now they have their very own … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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