I own about a dozen umbrellas at the moment, collected during various rainstorms -- I have a habit of getting stuck outside when the skies open up, sans umbrella. Neseccary as they may be, most umbrellas aren't exactly earth-friendly. Many of them are a nightmare to recycle - even the plastic-based ones - because they're often made from materials that are difficult to reuse and decompose. Fortunatley umbrella makers are (slowly) starting to gain an eco-conscious. Here are three beautiful, earth friendly eco-brellas:
- I love the look of the Brelli, which happens to be the world's first (and only) biodegradable umbrella.
- This bright and beautiful umbrella from Crate & Barrel is made from 100% recyclable and sustainable materials.
- UK brand Radley makes absolutely stunning umbrellas from recycled bottles, believe it or not. Pay attention when purchasing Radley products, though, because not all of their line is recycled. At present none of the umbrellas available online are made of recycled materials. Contact the company to find out where you can purchase their sustainable products.
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