Pick of the Day: Zink Mini Boxcar Vegan Bag

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What Is It: Zink’s Mini Boxcar vegan bag.

Why It’s Smart:

• Made from 100 percent vegan, 100 percent ethically made materials

• 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of each bag goes to charity (the beneficiary depends on which color you choose—for example, the blush pink bag will donate to a breast cancer care center, the sky blue bag will go towards Austin Speech labs, etc.)

• Well-crafted with solid brass hardware

• Fully lined in natural canvas

• Hidden magnet flap keeps the bag closed and secure

• Detachable crossbody strap lets this bag be worn in two ways

• Classic style

Where to Buy: Available on ZinkEveryday.com.

(Photo: Zink)

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