If you're looking for a more eco-friendly way to indulge your obsession with bags and purses, then these creatively sustainable handbags are a great way to help out the earth while still being able to carry around some stylish accessories.
While most people may associate eco-friendly accessories as being visually unappealing, these wonderful examples of sustainable purses showcase the ability to create fashionable handbags with material that won't be harmful to the environment. By choosing to be environmentally friendly when it comes to your accessories, it's a great way to give back to the environment, and showcase your personal preference for sustainable products.
From handbags that are made from upcylced coffee sacks to clutches made out of wood, these eco-friendly purse options are a great way to bring environmental awareness back into fashion.
32 Examples of Sustainable Handbags
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Repurposed Bottle Top Totes
HádeHaver Plastic Lid Bags are Made from Recycled Plastic Bottle
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Upcycled Vintage Bags
Peg And Awl Reuses Old Leathers And Reclaimed Wood To Make Their Products
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Propitious Burlap Bags
These Super Earth Goods Purses are a Hybrid of Practicalty and Style
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Adhestive Handle Branding
Qubic Concept Packaging Conforms to Purchases of Every Size
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Recycled Messenger Rucksacks
Jessica Park Turns 100-Year-Old Mailbags into Awesome Accessories
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Hand-Printed Hemp Handbags
Sir Tom Clutches are Durable but Low-Impact Accesories
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Curved Wooden Clutches
Supplii Toolbox Purses
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Eco-Friendly Satchels
Save the Environment With the Peace4You Messenger Bag
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Luxurious Vegan iPad Bags
These Eco-Friendly iPad Carriers are Super Chic
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Constellation-Covered Totes
The No.6+BAGGU Steps Up Your Grocery Shopping Style
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Sun-Powered Purses
The Diffus Solar Handbag Fuses Fashion and Pragmatism
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Deceiving Reusable Shopping Bags
Just Mustard Shopper-holic Totes are Fashionable
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Reusable Grocery Totes
The Neiko Market Bag Collection Promotes Local Shopping
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Reusable Green Totes
'The Banner Bag' by Gyda and Michele uses Materials from Advertising Campaign
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Reusable Fabric Gift Boxes
'Gift It Green' Makes Funky Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
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Funky Eco-Chic Bags
These Chiara Catalano Keyboard Bags are Adorably Furry
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Multi-Use Tea Totes
'BYOT' from the Sanctuary T Shop is Compact and Congreenient
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Recycled Kimono Clutches
‘Attic Japan' Transforms Traditional Clothes into Accessories
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Screaming Eco Bags
Designer Thorbjorn Ankerstjerne Creates a Grocery Bag With a Strong Message
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Vegan Laptop Bags
The Apple by Matt & Nat Laptop Bags Give Vegans Some Arm Candy
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Popped Bottle Purses
Bottletop Handbags Use Recycled Soda Lids to Create Swanky Goods
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Handmade Bamboo Satchels
Industrial Designer John Cho Moore Creates Sustainable Bags
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Green Faux Snakeskin
The Scaly Freitag Hind Shopper Recycles Old Truck Tarps
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Informative Garbage Bags
These Ahha Project Trash Bags Record Biomass Energy in Rubbish
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Coffee Bean Purses
The Guancasco Fair Trade Coffee Handbag is Made From Authentic Burlap Sacks
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Smartly Sustainable Sacks
Goedzak Bags are the Latest Effort in Garbage Reduction
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Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The Passchal Eco-Luxury Handbags are Made from Tires and Leather
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Designer Scrap Attire
The H & M Waste Collection is Made from Lanvin Scraps
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Recycled Wrapper Labels
Squigglechick Luggage Tags Feature Upcycled Candy Covers
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Classy Recycled Carriers
These Reveal Quilted iPad Bags Merge Style and Eco-Friendliness
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Recycled Retail Catalog Carryalls
The Tela Bags IKEA Catalogs Totes are Eco-Friendly Chic
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Utilitarian Blanket-Inspired Bags
The Moving Tote by Meet Me Here is Stylishly Functional
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Upcycled Vintage Bags
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Propitious Burlap Bags
These Super Earth Goods Purses are a Hybrid of Practicalty and Style
Hand-Printed Hemp Handbags
Sir Tom Clutches are Durable but Low-Impact Accesories
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
Ferocious Stationery Carriers
This Shark Pencil Case by Minne Bites Devours Writing Tools
Reinterpreted Nostalgic Tablets
The Chalkboard Pad is a Throwback to Simpler Times
Gorgeous Garbage Collages
The Alexandros Vasmoulakis Installation Sculptures Stack up High
30 Clever Wrapping Paper Designs
From Word Search Gift Wrap to Rapping Paper
Outlined Bake Dish Branding
Falcon Enamelware Packaging Employs the Simplicity of its Plate Design
15 Tribal-Inspired Bag Designs
From Rustic Native-Inspired Pouches to Sophisticated Stenciled Sacs
Combat-Ready Gadget Cases
Blythe King's Military Uniform Cases Rank Up Your iPhone
Mosaic Bottle Cap Murals
The Olga Kostina Bottle Cap Art Fuses Recycling and Exterior Design
Upcycled Boozey Light Designs
John Meng's Wine Bottle Lamp Series Is Perfectly Contemporary
Gourmet Garden Merchandizing
Pereg Packaging Communicates the Natural Flavor of its Foods
Dual-Faced Tablet Covers
Seidio ACTIVE iPad 2 Case Protects the Front and Back for Max Security
Plaything Food Protectors
The Fun Safari Friends Containers Hold Fragile Jars of Baby Food
Eco Ocular Washing Machines
The Swish Sustainable Diaper Cleaner Encourages Cloth Nappy Use
Environmentally Evolved Mechanics
Josh Hadar's Eco-friendly Steel Trees and Bikes Merge Art & Eco
Robust Travel Bags
'Ignoble Lenore Capsule Backpack' Saves the Hassle of Having Multiple Packs
Upcycled Biker-Chic Accessories
Leather Girl Kelley Gives Old Rawhide Products New Life
Upcycled Craft Bracelets
The Recycled Vintage Knitting Needle Bracelets are Adorably Chic
Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
Holistic Beverage Branding
Good Tea Packaging is Healthy for the Drinker and the Planet
Globular Garbage Sculptures
Small Moons by SuttonBeresCuller is Chaotically Planetary
Rolling Bamboo Interiors
Atelier FCJZ Designs the Tang Palace Restaurant in Hangzhou China
Adjustable Tablet Holders
The Stance iPad 2 Stand is Convenient for Cars and Treadmills
Eye-Filled Armchairs
The Fiona Roberts Scopophilia Seat Watches You While You Sit
Iconic Culinary Packaging
Cook It Kitchen Gadgets are Rebranded for a New Consumer Base
Upcycled Nautical Bags
The Boyd Sailcloth Line of Totes are Constructed from Reclaimed Materials
Amplifying Tablet Covers
iHome iDM71 iPad Case Adds Powerful Volumes for Your Listening Pleasure
Futuristic Tribal Totes
The PHENOMENON MCM 'Tribal' Collection is Infused with Pastels & Plates
Chic Poverty-Combating Fashion
HALF UNITED Pledges Half of Its Profits to Charitable Causes
Artisan Bakery Branding
Laucke Flour Packaging Communicates a Crisp Integrity and Quality
Crocheted Imposter Purses (UPDATE)
Counterfeit Crochet Project Features Hand-Made Couture Clutches
Gigantic Geometric Clutches
The Poupee Couture ‘Art Deco' Collection Channels Retro St
Deceiving Reusable Shopping Bags
Just Mustard Shopper-holic Totes are Fashionable
Movie Star Scrap Sculptures (UPDATE)
Bernard Pras Creates Stunning Art From Recycled Trash
Lumberific Furniture
The Bamboo Cell Collection Inspired by East Asian Forrestry
IV Bag Handbags
The Tsifcaonline Infusion Purse Turns Saline Satchels into Idiosyncratic Style
Confection-Inspired Kinder Clothes
Say it Baby Creates Delicious-Looking Apparel for Babies
Recycled Material Sculptures
The Magda van der Vloed Vases are Made Out of Plastic Containers
Repurposed Coin Jewelry
The State Quarter Ring Gives Pocket Change a New Purpose
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
Stitchless Sequin Clutches
This DIY Project Lets You Easily Accentuate Your Purse with Sequins
Rugged Lunch Bags
The Artifact Bag No. 215 Will Have You Eating in Sophisticated Style
Handmade Carpenter Bags
The Wood & Faulk Website Sells the Stellar Products of Matt Pierce
Recycled Magazine Creations
This Incredible Piece by Amy Varagiannis is Colorfully Eco-Friendly
Faux Ceiling Boutiques
The Duras Daiba Interior by Sinato Plays a Trick on the Eyes
Morphing Man-Clutches
The Bellroy Take Out Wallet is a Masculine Carry-All
Pristinely Pentecostal Purses
The Jason Wu Bag AW11 Collection is Clean and Structured
Upcycled Woven Rugs
SerpentSea Mats are Made From Reused Marine Rope
Clever Carryall Bags
Keep a Bottle of Wine in Your Bag With the EnVoyage Taschen Weekender
Sci-Fi Purse Sets
Catpenfold Recreates a Famous Jabba and Leia Star Wars Scene with Purses
Reusable Green Totes
'The Banner Bag' by Gyda and Michele uses Materials from Advertising Campaign
Busy Snack Branding
Active Packs Packaging Alludes to High-Energy Food
Inspiring Booze Packs
Fortune Wine Tote Bags Provides Words of Wisdom
Uniquely Patterned Handbags
Mali Hollander Creates Pieces that Play with Texture and Color
Personalized Runway Shopping Services
Burberry's Runway Made-to-Order Service Engraves User Names
Lunch Bag Purses
These Marie Turnor Picnic Clutches Look Like Paper Carriers
Solar-Powered Timepieces
The Casio G-Shock Digital GR-8900A-7ER Watch Uses Reusable Energy
Reusable Fabric Gift Boxes
'Gift It Green' Makes Funky Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
Transforming Man Bags
The Stone Island Shadow Men's Bag Can Also Used as a Backpack
Belted Fanny Bags
These 'Meryl Belt Pouch' Bags by Miller and Jeeves are Convenient & Cute
Poverty-Ending Bags
Breaking the Cycle (BTC) Looks to Give Books
Bold British Shoe Collaborations
The Giles Deacon for Nine West Collection is Edgy and Sleek
Fast Food-Inspired Bags
The Cheeseburger Backpack Will Make You Drool
Polka-Dot Parasol Purses
The Yo Yo Dot Umbrella Tote is the Perfect Piece for a Rainy Day
Leafy Matrix Merchandizing
Earthwise Packaging Creates a Prominent Pattern on the Shop Shelf
Made-to-Order Parisian Leather Goods
laContrie Creates Specialty Purses That Are Oh-So European
Scrap Heap Swimming
The Fort Bragg Glass Beach Proves the Usefulness of Garbage
Stylish Superhero Bags
The 'Glowing Iron Man Purse' is Geeky but Fashionable
Building Block Fashion Accessories
Les Petits Joueurs LEGO Clutch is for Playful Fashionistas
Customized Client Gifts
Customer Rave Allows Businesses to Create Personal Holiday Presents
Oil Drum Installations
Qie Zhijie's 'Oil Can Dragon' and 'Cash Cow' Use Tin Trash Bins
Backpack Seats
'El the Bag Chair' Reserves a Spot Just for Your Carrier
Pierced Pin Branding
Jobeur Nail Packaging Demonstrates Creative Handiwork
Lavish Upcycled Leather Jackets
Olga Road Turns Old Trench Coats into Sleek New Styles
Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
Lavish Reusable Totes
Carry Your Purchases in Eco-Friendly Style with Baggu Leather Bags
Upscale Laid-Back Footwear
The Luxury UGG Collection is High-End and Super Chic
Recycled Product Mini Cars
The Martine Camillieri Truck Cans Series Uses Discarded Materials
Festive Designer Purses
Valentine’s Day Bags from Burberry are the Ultimate Luxury Gift
Haute Couture Starlet Ads
Blake Lively Chanel Campaign Spearheads the Mademoiselle Handbags
Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
Green-Friendly Lunch Packs
The Graze Reusable Sandwich Bags are an Eco Alternative to Plastic
Couture Corner Store Bags
Plastic Handbags Upgrade With These Cast Of Vice Leather Shopping Bags
Shocking Sarcastic Totes
These Reusable Bags by The Joy of Ex are Cheeky
Phenomenal Optical Gifts
Physical GIF Creates Tangible Items That are Derived From Digital Ones
Tutu-Styled School Bags
The Tulle-Around Backpack by J Crew is Fit for a Fairytale Princess
Glass Handbags
The $615 Pandora Plexiglas Clutch by Charlotte Olympia is for Modern Cinderellas
Ethical African-Inspired Gifts
Bundu Works with a Support Group for HIV-Positive Women in Malawi
Macho Green Grocery Totes
The Fashionable Notes Reusable Market Bags Make for Sustainable Studs
Bird Claw Clutches
The Spiraling Helmut Lang Syn Bag
Appendage Suction Clutches
Finger Trap Handbags Hold onto You, Not the Other Way Around
Hip Hybrid Purses
The Silent People 'Remake' Bag Collection is Heritage-Inspired
Beer Bottle Jeans
The Bonobos Earth Day Denim Style Pants are Made From Recycled Plastic
3D-Printed iPad Cases
Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization
Classy Recycled Carriers
These Reveal Quilted iPad Bags Merge Style and Eco-Friendliness
Ferocious Doggie Bags
The Givenchy Rottweiler Wool Flannel Backpack Blends Bark & Bite
Literal Garbage Lids
The Go Recycle Bin by Goodsspassion Add Much-Needed Clarity
Eco-Friendly Relief Packages
Hemp 4 Haiti Supplies the Needy with the Means to Rebuild
Nature-Inspired Royal Gifts
Canada Gives Prince William and Kate Middleton Diamond Polar Bears
Social Mission Totes
Cause Boutique Promotes a Variety of Worthy Causes
Rosy Open-Fan Handbags
The De Manta Poppy-Print Clutch is the Essence of Femininity
Bamboo Phone Docks
The iPhone Pit Stop Has Some Assembly Required
Personified Holiday Packages
The DIY Photo Wrapping Paper Makes Presents Even More Thoughtful
Cute Confection Garbage Bags
Make Your Trash Look Sweet with the Christmas Pudding Bin Bags
Upcycled Carrier Guides
This Freezer Bag Reusing Comic is Genius
Posh Paper Bag Handles
The Umbra Pratt Clutch Clip Spices up Loose Lunchbags
Sleek Simple Carriers
The Haerfest Leather Bags Have a Minimalist-Luxe Appeal
Bamboo Eco Headgear
The Kangol Spring Collection Features Sustainable Materials and Dyes
Recycled Retail Catalog Carryalls
The Tela Bags IKEA Catalogs Totes are Eco-Friendly Chic
Speaker-Infused Purses
The Speaker Messenger Bag Can Play Your Favorite Tunes While On-The-Go
Upcycled Globes
Julie Kornblum Takes Plastic Blags and Turns Them Into Our Planet
Flyin' Hawaiian Bag Sets
NEXUSVII and Porter Team Up for the MADMAXX Collection
Eco-Focused Brand Collabs
EKOCYCLE by Coca-Cola and will.i.am Educates Consumers On Recyling
Marvelous Monthly Art Gifts
Ned Corbett-Winder Offers Subscribers a Creative Gift Every Month
Bewitching Eco-Bags
Houdini's Shop of Magic Tricks and Misdirections Bag is Allusive
Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
Artfully Arranged Trash
Asterisms by Gabriel Orozco Organizes American Garbage
Cleverly Concealed Trash Carriers
The Pet Goldfish Garbage Bags Decoratively Discards Debris
Reusable Green Sacks
RuMe Creates Bags That are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
Metallic Pastry Purses
The Charlotte Olympia 'Croissant' Bag is Decandent
NBA Legend Satchels
The UNDFTD x Puma Clyde Tote Bag Adds to the Successful Line of Sneakers
Rawhide Lunch Packs
The Leather Mini Paperbag by Natthakur Modernizes Traditional Brown Bags
Girly Glam Tablet Covers
The Viva La Juicy iPad Case Protects Your Apple Gadget in Style
Macho Grocery Sacs
Man Tote Tool Bag is For the Handy Man on the Go
External Auto Airbags
The Easpace Airbag Aims to Make Rear-End Fender Benders a Thing of the Past
Spectacular Speckled Carriers
The Head Porter Stellar Messenger Bag Adds Flair to Dotted Designs
Garbage-Filled Ground Ads
The Sachs Clutches Campaign Urges People to "Never Trust the Road"
Hilarious Enviro-Rap Vids
The Mr. Eco Reusable Bag Rap is a Good Message Bagged in a Laugh
Upcycled Bicycle Baggage
Tanya Sheremeta Brings Style Back to Bike Bags With Leather Panniers
Virtual Gift Wrapping Services
'Giftwhip' Makes Presents Given Online More Personal