Nobody likes their wallet being stolen, and yet our wallets have been quietly stealing our earth's resources since they were born. Leather especially has been the biggest culprit - leader of the pack. Its grip extends from wallets to Kanye West's joggers. Leather wallets sit supreme on the Throne Of Thugs. The men's wallet industry calls for millions of cows to be slaughtered for piles and piles of animal skin. From Churchill to Jay z, to you and me, we’ve all been guilty of stuffing our pockets and wardrobes with leather.
Is it time to go eco-friendly and stop the war on animals who provide us with fuel for life? If your answer is yes, we have good news for you. Major wallet brands and designers have taken steps toward a greener planet with more sustainable materials for wallets. In a growing cash-free economy, bulky leather wallets are becoming redundant. In its place, we're seeing a new generation of slim wallets that are more sustainable by design.
This is what is quoted as 'Beyond Fair Trade'. Everything here is handmade in small batches.
Is it time to go eco-friendly and stop the war on animals who provide us with fuel for life? If your answer is yes, we have good news for you. Major wallet brands and designers have taken steps toward a greener planet with more sustainable materials for wallets. In a growing cash-free economy, bulky leather wallets are becoming redundant. In its place, we're seeing a new generation of slim wallets that are more sustainable by design.
GRID Wallet - Editor's Choice. Most Eco-Friendly Wallet
All GRID metal wallets comply with an eco-friendly philosophy and guarantee an animal-cruelty-free experience. The wallets are all aluminum or titanium with front and rear panels, and an elastic band that keeps the cards in place. This slim wallet is hardly any bigger than the size of a credit card and yet securely holds up to 12 cards with best-in-the-business RFID blocking. A smart notch in the back allows you to pop the cards out smoothly and pick just the one you need. Be at the top of the fashion game while being kind to the planet.Deux Mains Men’s Slim Wallets. Beyond Fair Trade.
It's what it says on the tin. 'Deux Mains' literally means two hands.This brand is owned and run by women, and it shows in the class of their products. All their wallets feature 100% full-grain sustainably sourced leather. They also highlight the tannery's eco-friendly practices. And it doesn't end there. These minimalist slim wallets are produced in their Haitian factory that fully runs on solar power. Wait there's more. Workers here are generously paid, and provided benefits like healthcare, paid maternity leave, overtime pay, and paid vacations.This is what is quoted as 'Beyond Fair Trade'. Everything here is handmade in small batches.
Bellroy
We love this brand as they've been leading the eco-friendly wallet movement from the front. The brand that started as a campsite idea produces some of the most stylish slim wallets. They also have a line of sleek less bulky bifold wallets for those who need extra space. But we like the Card Sleeve slim wallet which is a sleek card holder made from premium, environmentally certified leather and thread. If you're into leather wallets, this is a good place to get your wallet from.Little Changes. A Better Tomorrow.
There are little things that we can do to make our planet a better place for all living beings. It's not just recycling plastic bags. There are so many day-to-day sustainable changes we can make that'll make a huge impact. If we educate ourselves, we'll see that making these changes is not as daunting as we think. You can start with a sustainable wallet right now.RELATED ARTICLES
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