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Shades of Green

Bold colors take reused and recycled goods from earthy to unexpected

By Elizabeth Dehn
Shades of Green
Photo by Terry Brennan (7)

FAIR TRADE SILK + HEMP

Cosmetic bag, $16, and scarf, $38 @ Birch Clothing, 2309 W. 50th St., Minneapolis, 612-436-0776.

VINTAGE PLASTIC + GLASS

Pin, $64 @ Bibelot, 4315 Upton Ave., Minneapolis, 612-925-3175, and three other locations.

BAMBOO 

Bowls, $13 each @ Corazon, 204 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, 612-333-1662, and 4646 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-276-0198.

100% POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS

Mini three-ring binders, $16 each @ Russell & Hazel, 4388 France Ave. S., Minneapolis, 952-929-9000.

PURE ALUMINUM

Six-liter water bottle, $19 @ Twin Cities Green, 2405 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4581.

SKATEBOARD 

Wood earrings, $44 @ Re  Gifts, 1832 E. 42nd St., Minneapolis, 612-276-0105.


SOY + RECYCLED PAPER

Rosemary and citrus candle, $17 @ Corazon.

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