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    Scotland’s plastic bag ban reduces 650 million bags in the landfill

    Posted on by Gareth Mankoo

    Scotland have exemplified how possible it is for the world to cut down on the usage of plastic bags. Their endeavor took wings when shoppers were compelled to pay 5 pence per bag at stores. It goes without saying that … Continue reading3

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    NYC turns its face away from plastic bags with a 10-cent fee

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    Soon, New Yorkers will need to shell cash to have their groceries packed in plastic bags. The NYC City Council recently introduced a proposal to kick off a 10-cent fee on plastic bags. Simply put, shoppers at supermarkets, bodegas, drug … Continue reading3

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    Bag incorporated with solar panels helps charge up your bike accessories and devices

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    Bikes with solar panels aren’t really new anymore. Just a while ago, we had the Fujin electric bike with solar panels hooked on. Those sure looked like a set of wings though, waiting to propel the bike in the sky. … Continue reading3

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    Designer bags integrating solar panels work as reading lamps and juice up your phone

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    Who said solar power has no place in the world of fashion and luxury? Well, designers like Diane Von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Rogan, Loomstate, Vena Cava sure don’t think the same at least, who created these ELLE/Portable Light Project bags … Continue reading3

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    The Solar Panel Bag for Apple iPads sports an integrated solar panel

    Posted on by gavril

    So you’ve brought yourself a shiny new iPad, but haven’t ended up with a suitable bag yet. Well, here’s one that’ll help you carry your Apple around, looks stylish, and will make sure it keeps it charged and juiced too. … Continue reading3

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    Louis Vuitton solar charger bag

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    If you are classy enough to own a Louis Vuitton bag, then you should also be classy enough to think about the environment. If you are as inspired as Mark Farina, then you can upgrade your bag with a solar … Continue reading3

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    Solar powered FLAP bags for use in Africa

    Posted on by monali

    All of us are aware of the scarcity of resources and the hardships faced by people in Africa. Electricity is also very unreliable there and keeping this in mind, the Pop!Tech conference, Sheila Kennedy of thePortable Light project, and bag-makers … Continue reading3

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    Win an eco-friendly Matt & Nat bag by tipping about ways to recycle plastic bottles

    Posted on by deepa

    Readers, it is time to take a break from reading about all the green products and technology on Greenlaunches. Spare a few minutes to churn out some interesting recycling ideas for used plastic bottles. Instead directing them to the landfills, … Continue reading3

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    Grab the chic Matt & Nat bags recycled out of plastic bottles

    Posted on by deepa

    Every time I sip from a bottle and chuck down a bin, I keep pondering about an alternative use of that plastic bottle. Think beyond using them only as a water bottle or sapling holder. Bags from are not only … Continue reading3

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    Eco-Ferragamo bags from Salvatore Ferragamo to sport an eco-friendly style

    Posted on by deepa

    And here’s some green stuff for the eco-fashionistas who wouldn’t want to trade in their haute couture lifestyle to soothe their eco-conscious. Salvatore Ferragamo has unveiled a new line of handbags for the spring. Aptly named, Eco-Ferragamo, the line consists … Continue reading3

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