What's In Your Eco Handbag?

Before we delve into the depths of eco goodness within your bag, we need to make sure you’re toting a truly eco handbag. English Retreads is my go to company for stylish bags that have the eco trifecta (recycled and vegan materials / made lovingly in Boulder, Colorado). To read more about my love of English Retreads, click here.

Model T Tote Classic available in small and large at English Retreads

(US and International – US$109 and $129). For more funky English Retread’s designs within the UK, visit Feel Good Handbags or Neon Collective.

Lavera Lipstick
Every girl needs a lovely lipstick in her bag and Lavera offer a range of 14 flattering cool and warm shades to suit everyone. With moisturising shea butter, sweet almond oil and organic jojoba oil and a price tag under £10, you may need to pick up more than one! BDIH certified.
Available at Lovelula or So Organic

Badger Healing Balm
If you have discarded your winter gloves and now have some dry hands that look like they need to be re-gloved, you will need an organic hand cream a.s.a.p. Badger Balm’s Healing Balm is USDA certified organic and contains nourishing organic virgin olive oil, aloe vera extract and has a gorgeous sweet birch scent.
Available at Lovelula and So Organic for under £7

Water Bottle
Say no to plastic water bottles and still stay hydrated when you’re out and about by taking your own water bottle in your bag. I’ve started using a glass bottle (not practical for everyone but I’ve had no spillages) because all reusable water bottles on the market appear to either have aluminium in them or are made in China (without fair trade certification and quality control). I’m reusing a pretty iced tea glass bottle at the moment but see what you can find.

Biona Natural Lollipops
Reach for some natural Organic Fruit Lollies (Biona) next time that 4pm sugar slump hits. Made with natural fruit and plant extracts that taste super duper natural and like your favourite fruit juice on a stick!
Available at the Ethical Superstore £1.89

Key 2UR Heart Ring
These cute hand made, heart shaped key rings are made from vegetable ivory (nut derived) and are available in Jade, Scarlet and Olive but in limited availability, so be quick!
Use UK £7.99