When you shop, do you try to purchase products made from recycled materials? This green business, Banner Creations, in Minneapolis is a hero of mine. They sew and make products from material made from recycled plastic. I purchased my reusable shopping bags (above) from them, and not only did they make a fabulous product, they were creative and efficient to work with.
And…a great article below about Banner Creations:
800.326.3524 :: info@bannercreations.com
To create markets for recycled materials:
PURCHASE PRODUCTS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS WHENEVER 
POSSIBLE AND CLOSE THE RECYCLING LOOP.
RECYCLE –MANUFACTURE—PURCHASE
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Reblogged this on homemade naturally and commented:
Another good idea to reuse plastic
I love this! I love anything made from recycled plastic. Lately, I’ve been inlove with a company that makes Green Toys from recycled plastic. So neat!
A friend just got back from Cambodia where she bought a lap top bag and a wallet made from used concrete bags. I loved them especially since they had a elephant on the front. Entrepreneurs from developing countries have often been forced to use recycled products in their creations… mostly because nothing else was available. Anyone who has been to East Africa has seen the wonderful sandals made of old tires.