By Erin Hart

Known for their distinctive and design-driven products which fuse wit with whimsy, socially responsible gift company Blue Q launches an eco-chic collection of recycled bags and reusable stainless steel water bottles. A percentage of proceeds from each collection will benefit The Nature Conservancy, the world’s leading conservation organization working to protect ecologically important lands and waters across the globe.

The Blue Q BagThere is no bag quite like it. The tough, utilitarian construction that makes up the Blue Q recycled bag collection in created from 95% recycled post-consumer material, the highest percentage of any woven polypropylene bag on the market. Used plastic bottles and grain sacks are collected, cleaned, ground and melted into rolls of recycled plastic which are then printed with Blue Q’s unique artwork, fresh designs, funky prints and spunky sayings. Economical and eco-friendly, Blue Q bags are a fashionable and functional solution for your every day and travel needs.

The Blue Q Bottles

Blue Q unveils a line of Stainless Steel Water Bottles featuring graphics by artists from around the world. Enjoy the convenience of reusable Blue Q water bottles knowing that a portion of sales support global clean water initiatives in developing countries.

Manufactured in an environmentally responsible facility, the bottles are decorated using durable lead-free inks. Each bottle is made with naturally safe food-grade stainless steel and has a capacity of 20 ounces. The lightweight material does not require an interior coating and is dent resistant. Blue Q water bottles are a stylish and safe way to stay hydrated at home, gym or on-the-go.

Blue Q bags and water bottles are available at www.blueq.com and select retailers nationwide.