Thank You Bag

With a design reminiscent of the classic smiley face carryout bag, Baggu’s Thank You tote differs from the now-banned plastic version in that it can be used over and over again. Composed of 100% ripstop nylon (of which 40% is sourced from pre-consumer waste), the bag holds up to 50 pounds and can be folded up flat inside a five-inch pouch. Perfect for lugging groceries, …

Recycled Cast Iron Tortilla Press

Made from recycled sewing machines and other scrap irons, Verve Culture’s cast iron tortilla press comes in an FDA-approved, bright red hue. A simple lever mechanism flattens soft masa flour dough balls into the perfect taco base, with minimal effort. Simply place the dough between saran wrap or ziploc bags and press—the result is a homemade tortilla that typically takes heftier stations to create. The …

Skateboards Made From Garbage: The Bucket Board

Brooklyn artist Mac Premo teams up with Sanford Shapes to turn trash into treasure

Despite a shift toward more environmentally conscious consumption habits, trash remains a pressing global pollution problem that threatens the habitats of humans and wildlife alike. To raise awareness for the World Wildlife Fund‘s upcoming Earth Hour (28 March 2015 at 8:30PM local time), the organization tapped Brooklyn artist Mac Premo to put his “stuff-making” skills to the test. The CH regular was tasked with taking …