It used to be a hand grenade repurposed from surplus military stocks, now it is an oil lamp. Perfect for romantic evenings or when the power goes out. Made in the USA.
$55.00 at Elsewares

Happy Friday! These are bouquets of vintage buttons fashioned into flowers. This artist has a wonderful eye for shapes and colors. An unusual eco friendly gift …not to mention you never need to change the water!
$14.00 - $30.00 at Lil Fish Studio’s Etsy Shop

Handblown of recycled glass by artisans in Colombia. Perfect for the side table on the veranda or your bedside table. Makes me thirsty just looking at it!
$39.00 at Gaiam

Hurricane lamps that have space in the bottom to hold little treasures…seashells, pebbles, flowers or other keepsakes. Set of three in three different sizes. Hand-blown of recycled glass by Haitian village artisans.
$130.00 at Gaiam

Not only do I WANT this ( I really want this! ) I want the house that this would look great in. I want to kick my feet up on this otttoman in my big colorful flip flop house! Made from unworn, overstocked flip-flop sandals. In addition to keeping industrial leftovers out of landfills, this design is manufactured by social organizations that provide work for otherwise unemployed craftspeople from the local community in Brazil.
$350.00 at Design Within Reach

Ecoist candy wrapper placemats made from repurposed candy wrappers, food packages, and soda labels.
$68.00 for set of four placemats at Ecoist

Created by skilled Honduran woodcrafters who use only naturally felled mango trees for the legs. The legs support a smooth cross-section of tree trunk for the seat. Bring a natural and organic vibe into your home.
$219.00 at VivaTerra – Eco Living with Style.

Each rug is made using 130/140 bicycle inner tubes. Handmade and hand loomed.
Here’s a close up:

$1,150.00 at Plush Pod

Lightweight, sturdy and extremely durable created from recycled construction fencing rescued from the streets of the Motor City.
$26.00 at Motor City Handbags

$28.00 for messenger bag on left and $60.00 for laptop bag on right at Motor City Handbags

What a perfect gift! for lasting memories…”green” memories!! This recycled champagne bottle is engraved with the words of your wedding invitation. So sweet! Created by a husband and wife team from Ohio who work with local bars and restaurants to help them recycle their empty bottles.
$89.00 at From the Blue Bag

Also available are food functional serving trays and dishes which are freezer, oven and dishwasher safe.
$22.00 for Olive Tray with jar of Olives at From the Blue Bag

Heart shaped Candy Dish $20.00 at From the Blue Bag