The handbag industry is on a recycling roll. Passchal Products, a 2-year-old company based in Richmond, makes handbags from used truck and tractor inner tubes --- before they hit landfills. Once the rubber is cleaned in an environmentally friendly process, partners Ken Kobrick and Angela Green turn them into stylish structured handbags, including totes and shoulder bags. Colors range from jet black to gray, and the bags are trimmed with colorful leathers. Each is fully lined, with an inside zipper or open pockets, plus an interior light system so you'll never hunt for your keys in the dark again. Prices range from $125 to $195. The bag shown is $180. Order online at www.passchal.com.

--- Marylin Johnson