Ecologic Designs, a company based in Boulder, creates bags and shirts out some pretty interesting stuff - billboards, inner tubes, recycled plastic, and climbing ropes. In fact, using recycled and reclaimed materials isn’t just part of the company’s business model, it’s the reason for the business itself. As the company states on its website,

Ecologic Designs Green Gear^TM is an innovative eco-conscious line of bags and soft goods developed for people who want tough, dependable, functional gear, yet do not want it at the expense of the environment. Dedicated to the design and manufacture of gear and products from recycled or environmentally friendly materials, Ecologic Designs is able to help the earth while providing its user with incredibly durable, dependable and stylish products. Ecologic Designs is dedicated to products and fashions that have a positive environmental and social impact, while raising ecological awareness.

Their messenger bag made from a billboard, for example, is made from 98% reclaimed and recycled material. It looks good, too. Any Ecologic product has been designed to be environmentally friendly, but also actually serve the purpose for which you bought it. Which seems like a really good idea.

You can takepart and visit the website and check out the gear they offer. Pick out something nice for yourself. You deserve it.