Cool Recycled Paper, Cork and PETE Handbags by Engage Green at Jute and Jackfruit
We are happy to announce the arrival of a new set of Engage Green bags, some of which are made from environmentally revolutionizing materials.
We welcomed Engage Green to the website for the first time in December 2008 with the Spanish Mosaic Collection. With Leonor Mendoza’s devotion to sustainability and fashion-forward styles, designer Mendoza uses her natural abilities to create chic bags and goes against the grain by using materials most would think are impossible to make into fabric.
An extension of Engage Green’s very popular Spanish Mosaic PETE collection is now available! Made from high quality recycled polyester fiber called PETE, derived from approximately 18 (16 oz) recycled soda and water bottles (PETE), the black handbag has a beautiful Star Mosaic screen printed onto the bag.
Black Star Satchel $46 including Shipping
According to the EPA, recycling 1 Pound of plastic containers (PET) saves approximately 12,000 BTUs of heat energy per yard. In addition to all these sustainability perks, the bag is attractive and conventional. So do your part to save the environment by purchasing one of these bags!
We also now have the Penguin and Rooster Messenger bag in Orange and Olive also made from PETE with a unique design screen printed on front. These bags are great for carrying papers, books, or while riding bicyclists, and basically anything needed on a day trip. $50.99 includes shipping.
Another eco-handbag collection we now welcome at Jute and Jackfruit is that made from eco-Cork. Cork is sustainably derived from bark, a renewable resource, making it not only sustainable, but also beautiful and extremely soft. Cork is also waterproof, stain resistant, durable, flexible and hypoallergenic.
The inside of this bag is lined with organic cotton/hemp, for the production of which no toxins or synthetic fertilizers are used. So check out both the Eco-Cork City handbag ($110 includes shipping) and the Eco-Cork Designer Purses!
Last but not least, we now carry Engage Green bags made from 100% recycled post-consumer paper. Using the same very popular Spanish Mosaic designs, these recycled paper tote’s (featured below) with organic cotton lingers, have a softer, all natural feel, perfect for Spring.
100% Recycled Paper Spanish Mosaic Tote with organic cotton lining. $42 includes shipping.
By using recycled rather than virgin paper, Engage Green uses 60 to 70% less energy and 55% less water in the manufacturing process. So be smart, and show your values through your purchases!
