We've talked about plastic bags fusing before as a way to keep polyethylene bags going, and even pointed you to a tutorial to DIY, but so far we hadn't seen the material applied to footwear and in such an elegant way.

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This is Garbage. Or so says its description. This and many other beautiful items are made by an organization called Conserve, which takes non-recyclable trash from the streets of India and turns it into treasures.

Designer Diana Dai Chee Chaug and artist Clara de la Torre knew the weavers from northern Argentina in a trip to Salta and Jujuy in 2002 and fell in love with their culture. With a passion for aesthetics and the need to bond with that native tradition, they created Manto: a fashion label that brings traditional weaving back to life through modern patterns and designs.

We have followed Ruth Singer's career since she first started creating pillows out of organic, ecological and recycled fabrics. A sweet pink one made out of an old cashmere sweater, with a red rose was a favourite. Then she moved on to scarves and pillows made of hemp and vintage fabrics.

Here is a good-looking carry-on bag that is environmental and stylish. It comes in two sizes and can swing over your shoulder for easy schlepping. It is made by Luisa Cevese, an Italian textile designer who has been creating beautiful bags out of recycled plastic since 1994.

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Photo of Lynx Shirt Courtesy of B-Love Clothing.

Two Canadians living in Granada, Spain are producing some very impressive, sustainable shirts using refurbished materials and all vegetable inks. Ben and Craig, also known as B-Love Clothing , are making these unique shirts by hand and bringing them and their eco-friendly clothing message to the people.