
Just recently I rediscovered
Econscious Market, a fantastic e-commerce site based in Boulder with a great selection of eco-modern designers. The company sells a mix of eco-friendly or socially responsible products and
donates up to 10% of every purchase to non-profit organizations of your choice from their website. And there are many
great causes to choose from.
One of their eco-modern designers that I love is
Josh Jakus at
FUZ. The sustainable felt designs for his handbags and home accessories are super-smart and playful. I’m sure you have seen his clever
napkin hugs made out of 100% recycled black rubber or 100% wool felt
in various bright colors before. His handbags made from factory excess felt are created from a flat surface with the help of a zipper. The contrast of the grey industrial felt with the accent colors of the zippers in orange, green, or blue looks modern. There’s a really
fun animation on his website that you have to check out. With the click of a mouse all five UM bags transform at the same time from two-dimensional shapes into structured bags. The efficiency of FUZ’s designs results in the
reduction of energy-consuming machine time. Plus everything is manufactured locally in California. Somehow I like the simple elegance of
FUZ’s protective wine pocket or
media pocket pouch even more. Both make great green gifts for house warming parties or work related events through their sleek designs. Giving never looked better.
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