Bottoms Up!

Kathleen Plate’s clever take on empty beer and wine bottles makes her Smart Glass recycled jewelry coveted by eco-conscious women everywhere. She uses traditional stained glass methods to create fresh, simple styles out of her Atlanta studio. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind. This double necklace in aqua from her “Open” line is made from a sake bottle.

$82 • smartglassjewelry.com

Good for the Sole

The “One for One” philosophy behind TOMS slip-ons is truly altruistic. For every pair you buy, they donate a pair to a child in need, no strings (or laces) attached. Made from all-natural materials, TOMS come in several spring styles, from dots to denim. Need another reason to feed your shoe habit? They also happen to be super comfy—wear them anywhere you’d wear flip-flops (and for some of us, that’s pretty much everywhere).

$44 • tomsshoes.com

Give in to the Urge

What says springtime better than blooming cherry blossoms? The Urge to Adorn gives their belt buckles a nostalgic feel by using vintage photos, retro images and antique illustrations. Buy the buckle on its own, or pair it with one of their eco-friendly, recycled rubber belts made from agricultural tires.

Buckle, $73; Belt, $25 • theurgetoadorn.com

It’s in the Bag

We’re flipping over the design of the 24-7 bag from flip & tumble. You won’t leave home without it, which is exactly what they’re aiming for with the attached scrunch-and-stow pouch. A padded shoulder strap lightens hefty shopping loads (up to 25 pounds). When it’s all worn out, simply send your bag back to flip & tumble and they’ll recycle it. But that’s not all—as a carbon neutral business, they give their carbon credits to several planet-friendly projects. Sold on flip & tumble’s website and at The Container Store.

$12 • flipandtumble.com

A Great Find

These recycled poppy hairpins come from foundling, a sublime line of jewelry and accessories by Asheville artist Betsy Carr. She demonstrates her love for all things old, bringing new life to vintage beads, fabrics and papers. The handmade hairpins, made from repurposed silky fabric, come in sets of two. You can purchase these pins and other wearable works of art on her website and in shops and galleries all over.

$12 • thefoundling.com