velo-re
velo-re is a company that started out as a dream, and is proof positive that the simplest of ideas can turn into a profitable enterprise, even in harsher economic times.. The guys @velo-re make belts from recycled bicycle tyres. Each one is individual, and handmade in Brixton (London) or Bern (Switzerland). Discover the idea from the words of the 2 creators, Christian Baumgartner and Bettina Galizzi.
These days, with more clothes and fashions available than ever before, I set out to create a clothing item that was unique and individual while indulging in 2 passions of mine – bicycling and finding solutions to environmental problems. I have always been extremely passionate about sport and filtered that passion into work as a cycle instructor in London, helping others navigate London’s much-improved cycling possibilities. Additionally, I originate from Switzerland, where we are keenly aware of how important it is to keep our environment and beautiful landscape as preserved as possible. This sometimes means I find it difficult to throw things away; I love the idea of making something useless useful.
Demano bags
If you have ever been to Barcelon, Spain you have seen the promotional banners over your head, for sure. The cultural activity in Barcelona generates a huge number of advertising banners every year, which are hung from street lights to advertise exhibitions and events. In 2000 there were approximately 19,800 banners that were largely not reusable. The Spanish company Demano recycles these banners into a variety of cool products for portage (similar to Freitag’s truck tarp bags, but cooler, and not only for our love for Bcna…). Demano has also begun to recycle materials from a variety of other sources about twn including polyester canvasses used during building renovations, to make their beautiful bags. If you’re looking for a cute back-to-school book bag, make sure to check out Demano to step out in eco-style. Find more about the project, after the jump.
