This Convertible Tote is just the thing for the Earth Mother on your holiday list who wants to show she has style and cares for the planet at the same time. Each bag is made from 100% cotton canvas that has been treated with a special coating, making it glossy and durable. The inside of the bag is lined with fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, colored using organic vegetable dyes. But the best part of this tote is that it can assume three different shapes. The picture above shows one bag in all three versions: Tote, Boat Tote and Doctor’s Bag. Each Convertible Tote is available in Indigo (shown), Chocolate, and Grass.  You can order one for $90 from uncommongoods.com.

Artsy, environmentally-conscious people will enjoy this Recycled Newspaper Market Bag. Recycled from the Arts and Leisure and Travel sections of various newspapers, this bag is a functional and a guaranteed conversation piece. Each large tote is covered with a water resistant laminate and has double carrying straps and a Velcro closure. This bag would be great for groceries, textbooks, or just as a fun fashion statement. Each is handmade, so no two are alike. Available for just $48 from uncommongoods.com.

Okay, what to get for the socially conscious man in your life? This Recycled Street Sign Briefcase puts the fun in functional. Artist Tripp Gregson takes lawfully salvaged traffic signs and turns them into unique aluminum briefcases! Each one has everything that you would find in a regular briefcase: file pockets and a laptop compartment on the inside and combination locks on the outside. If the guy in your life prides himself in being unique with a good sense of humor, this would make an interesting gift that he’ll never forget! The Recycled Street Sign Briefcase is available through uncommongoods.com for $250.

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