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Recycling, it’s in the bag!

July 7, 2008 by vickie howell

kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)

kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of the most fashionable women in New York City. kristin j designer, Kristin Jordan, is an avid knitter who discovered the concept on a knitting blog during Earth Week 2006. Determined make a difference, Kristin combined her knitting obsession with her passion for environmental causes and kristin j (formerly known as Daisy’s Bags) was born.

Upcycling, the process of using waste materials to provide useful products, provides Kristin with her medium to create the one-of-a-kind totes and handbags. Kristin uses “plarn,” (plastic yarn) which is created using strips of gently used plastic grocery and retail bags that have been cleaned. Each unique design contains an average of 40 plastic bags that would otherwise find their way in landfills across the country. Relying on donations of plastic bags from friends, neighbors and colleagues, Kristin’s plarn inventory consists of an invigorating color palette that adds whimsy and punch to her designs.

As a daily commuter on the #2 train in the New York City subway system, Kristin can be seen feverishly knitting with plarn during the commute. The vibrant and durable totes garner the attention of fellow straphangers who constantly inquire about them and marvel at the use of plarn. kristin j first debuted on the arms of Kristin’s most stylish friends and the word quickly spread. Featured on Fox 5’s Good Day New York, NY1’s In the Papers, The New York Daily News, sprig.com and The Playbook Magazine, kristin j’s bags have swelled in popularity and are poised to become the next “must have” for the fashion and socially conscious woman.

Check out the entire kristin j collection on her website!

How to Make Yarn Out of a T-Shirt Say goodbye to those well-loved shirts taking up space in your closet and hello to a world of crafting possibilities. Join me as I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating soft and versatile yarn from your T-shirts. From cutting to rolling, you’ll be amazed at how easy and fun it is to upcycle your old tees into fabulous yarn ready for all sorts of knitting, crocheting, and crafting projects. So, let’s dive in and discover the magic of transforming T-shirts into beautiful, eco-friendly yarn!

How To Make Yarn From A T-Shir-T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial – From small projects like coasters and trivets to larger ventures like rugs and baskets, the possibilities are endless with this eco-friendly and budget-friendly yarn. So, grab those T-shirts, and let’s make yarn that’s not only fun to craft with but also a fantastic way to reduce textile waste and contribute to a more sustainable world!

 How to Make Yarn Out of Old Jeans – Do you have a stash of old jeans you’re reluctant to part with, but they’ve seen better days? It’s time to give those worn-out denim wonders a new lease on life! Join me on a creative and sustainable journey as we learn how to make yarn out of old jeans. In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll explore the art of upcycling denim into fantastic yarn that’s perfect for all sorts of projects

 

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Comments

  1. Diana says

    July 8, 2008 at 6:41 am

    What cool bags and whatever a clever idea.Do you sell them in Europe?

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