This week on Art of Doing, I chat with Hamilton Perkins, the founder of Hamilton Perkins Collection, a socially conscious line of designer travel bags made from recycled plastic bottles and repurposed billboard vinyl lining.

"Billions of plastic bottles are thrown away each year. The average person throws away as much as 180 pounds of plastic in 365 days. It takes 500-1,000 years for plastic to degrade. We address these issues by partnering with organizations like Thread, to turn trash into fashion with every bag we sell. Who says style can't have purpose? From bottles to bags!"

We talk about his winding path, from early entrepreneurial endeavors (selling locker artwork), to working in banking, to leveraging his penchant for research and insights to create Hamilton Perkins Collection. We explore the routine that keeps him functioning at his best. We talk about the importance of sustainability and good practices in business. And we dig into the value of good old hard work when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

To learn more about Hamilton visit: https://hamiltonperkins.com/

And for a limited time you can save $10 on your first order at Hamilton Perkins. Just enter the code ART at checkout.

Enjoy the episode and we'll catch you next week!