Welcome to The Germany List Advent Calendar! We’re highlighting international and expat small business owners in Germany and helping you get all of your holiday shopping done all at the same time.

Want to be eco-concious this Christmas? InBloom Berlin has the solution – beautiful items for everyday life made from upcycled plastic bags! When you buy from InBloom you’re also supporting a small business owned by a fellow Ausländer (owner Barbara is from Argentina!)

Check out “Carrie,” the vegan tote bag. The Carrie is not only eye-catching, but it’s the perfect city companion for doing your shopping or toting around your essential items. Did you know that a single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade? We find this a very stylish way to keep those bags out of the landfill.

So gift your loved one (and the earth) this year, and pick up this tote or one of the other 100% unique, handmade-in-Berlin items.