If you haven’t heard of OlovesM and Merle O’Brien, I am sure you will soon. Merle’s the creator of OlovesM ecobags. Her bags have been at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals where they got to hobb knob with celebrities. But hanging out with those in the know doesn’t make them special, it’s what they’re made of that does: recycled fabric that was going to get tossed in the landfills. Merle rescues remnants and turns them into funky, fun, and festive bags that make you smile.
There’s more to Merle than just being eco-responsible, she’s also incredibly concerned over the status of displaced workers in our country. While most businesses would ship their remnants out of country to create their wares, Merle won’t. No way, instead she provides work at home opportunities for many others in Colorado and elsewhere. She is the perfect example of someone who really cares and is making a difference. I believe that if we truly care about our planet and each other, we’d stop buying so much stuff at Walmart and start honoring businesses like hers. If your in the market for a fashionable bag that you can be proud to wear, head on over to OlovesM and buy yourself one.