I’m always on the lookout for quality eco-friendly bags to carry all my stuff. I thought when I ditched the diaper bag my purse would get exponentially smaller. Boy was I wrong. I’m not really sure what’s in there, but it always seems to be heavy and full. So the need for a larger bag remains.
A while back I confessed my obsession with lead free lipstick. I have a similar obsession with cool ‘green’ bags. I was thrilled to receive an Ecolution hemp messenger bag from Ethical Ocean to try out. I put it to the test to see how it fared carrying all of my junk.
This bag has proven itself.
- It’s innovative, incredibly stylish, eco-friendly and more.
- It could fit a small laptop-my things fit in with no problem.
- This messenger bag is made from highly sustainable Romanian hemp and doesn’t have any chemicals or pesticides.
- It is 100% vegan, and dyed with biodegradable dyes that contain no heavy metals or toxic substances.
- The bag has a long, adjustable shoulder strap so I can easily wear it as a messenger bag, which helps ease the strain and wear-and-tear on my back.
- There are quite a few compartments and a zippered pocket for valuables.
- The color is a welcome deviation from my standard ‘black bag’-and persimmon has such a nice ring to it.
Why is hemp eco-friendly? Hemp facts
- The ecological footprint of hemp is considerably smaller than that of most other plants considered for their fibers.
- Hemp plants grow very quickly and densely which makes it difficult for weeds to take hold, eliminating the need for herbicides and artificial fertilizers.
- All products made with hemp fiber are biodegradable.
The original Levi Strauss jeans were made from hemp. - Hemp requires no irrigation as it thrives on the amount of water in the average rainfall, and it is highly pest-resistant.
If you like this hemp bag you will like the many other unique, eco-friendly products offered by Ethical Ocean.
Some of my favorite Ethical Ocean products:
What’s on your wish list?
Through December 25th Ethical Ocean is offering FREE SHIPPING on all purchases (anything on their site) over $75! Order by Monday, December 12, 2011, to receive in time for Christmas.
Disclosure: I was sent an Ecolution Messenger Bag for review from Ethical Ocean. Ethical Ocean is a sponsor of this site and there are affiliate links in this post. The opinions expressed in this post are my very own.
Don’t you love it when environmentally friendly products are also really beautifully designed? When I saw the photo of the bag, I could have sworn it was some big name fashion label, made with no thought to environmental impact. But no, it’s green and gorgeous! What a great find, Lori.
It’s a pretty cool bag Andrea. Ethical Ocean is out of Canada-did you know that?
Yes, they’re here in Ontario, possibly right here in Toronto. But without a physical store, it doesn’t really matter. They’re getting a lot of press recently, I hope business is booming!