10 coolest wallets made using recycled materials

Recycling is the need of the hour as with such huge amount of waste and garbage coming out of our houses everyday, we are literally running out of landfills. Not only dumping them in landfills poses some serious threats to the environment but also a lot many products which can be reused are thrown away just for nothing. However, no one ever came up with the idea of green wallets until recently. Even wallets can be made from recycled materials. Some of those wallets which have created a lot of buzz lately are given in this article.

Recycled Wallets

1. Recycled Magic Wallets by Tanja Burgdorfer

Magic Wallets

One things that was constantly in the mind of Tanja Burgdorfer while designing these wallets was to introduce an interesting and unique product which must treat waste in a responsible manner. She made the use of beverage cartons for making these recycled magic wallets. No one would have thought that a little bit of elastic, few staples and beverage cartons can do such wonders. These wallets are available ready made and if you want to add some personal touch to them, then you can even order them to be made as per your recommendations.

2. Holstee's Recycled Wallet

Holstee's

The Holstee wallet is perfect example of creatively making use of those things which would normally be discarded, this wallet is made entirely out of recycled material from Delhi which primarily consists of recycled newspaper and plastic bags. You not only help the environment by using these wallets but also those people who actually sew these wallets together. These people are entitled for a fair wage and also get subsidized healthcare for their entire family.

3. Recycled magazine wallet

Magazine wallet

You must have instantly got the idea that these wallets are made out of the magazines, however, don't get under the impression that these wallets are equally vulnerable towards wear and tear as are the magazine pages. In fact, these wallets are one of the most robust entry in this list because of the lamination provided on them. The wallet has a place for credit cards, a change pocket and a spot for bills.

4. Retro Wallets Made From Recycled Cassette Tapes

Cassette Tapes

Although cassette tapes have turned into an obsolete technology, but still there are plenty of them out there in people drawers and soon will be heading towards junk shops and rubbish bins. However, this is not the only destiny for these "once so popular" stuff. Marcella Foschi, the designer of these wallets tore these cassettes apart and then joined them back together using fabrics and zippers.

5. Minimalist Wallet by Holstee Made From Recycled Plastic Bags, Newspapers

Recycled Plastic Bags

This one is perfect for the minimalist who don't like to carry a lot of stuff in their wallet because this one has just enough slots to stash a handful of essentials only. This is made from recycled plastic bags and newspapers from the streets of Delhi.

6. Rubber Rex wallet

Rex wallet

If you are not very much comfortable in carrying all those funky design wallets listed above and want something which is quite traditional and doesn't attracts a lot of attention, then you must certainly have a look at these rubber rex wallets which are made from recycled rubber. These wallets come with rexine binding, machine embroidery and different compartments are there for notes, coins and cards.

7. NLGX RECYCLED Recycled Milk Carton Wallet

Recycled Milk Carton Wallet

No one would have ever thought that the tetra pack can ever be used like this. These tetra packs are basically used for making milk cartons, but the designers have turned them to stylish wallets which are not only attractive and made from recycled materials but also these are sturdy, waterproof and have a plenty of space for all your cash and cards.

8. The Paris Wallet - Made from Recycled Plastic Bags

The Paris Wallet

Plastic bags have turned out to be one of the most dangerous threats to our environment. Neither they get decomposed in soil nor they can be burnt, the only way left behind is to recycle and reuse them. These stunning wallets are made entirely out of recycled plastic bags. Not only this projects helps the environment but also tackles the poverty in rural parts of India. This wallet consists of four non zipper inside pockets for receipts and cash, five credit card pockets as well as an outside pocket.

9. Recycled Bicycle Tube Wallet

Bicycle Tube Wallet

This super thin wallet made from recycled bicycle tubes is perfect for a training ride or a night out with friends when you don't need to carry all the cards which you own. Like all the contemporary wallets, this wallet consists of pocket for folded cash, credit cards, widows for your ID and it fits well in your front pocket. These wallets were an instant hit when they were first introduced and that is why in no time the manufacturers ran out of stock. More such wallets are in the production line because of the heavy demand.

10. Thin recyclable wallet made from recycled materials

Recyclable wallet

The best thing about these wallets is that besides being made from recycled materials, this wallet is 100 percent recyclable itself. These wallets are made from the same material which is used for making express mail envelopes. These eco wallets made of one single sheet of tear resistant Tyvek are very thin and durable.