Now that we've tackled the basic necessities — desks, task chairs, lamps, supplies, and storage systems  — needed to outfit an eco-friendly home workspace, it's time to think about those special occasions when you put on pants (!) and venture outside of the home. Whether you're biking to a local coffee shop for a change of scenery or traveling to corporate headquarters for a bimonthly meeting, you'll most likely be taking a laptop, various gadgets, chargers and other work-related items along with you. This is where an essential work-from-anywhere accessory, the laptop or messenger bag, comes in. 

 

When deciding on a new laptop bag, there are several things that most folks consider: style, price, size, and, perhaps most importantly, the number of pockets. If you're on the hunt for a bag to haul your gear around in, also consider eco-consciousness. Below are 10 stylish, built-to-last laptop and messenger bags with various eco-attributes. You'll be surprised what kind of things — recycled leather jackets and bicycle inner tubes, just to name a couple — that they can be made from ...

 

Stay tuned for next week's installment of "Home is where the office is" when once again, I'll momentarily step away from home workspaces to spotlight a few hotel chains where traveling, green-minded work-from-homers will feel right at home.