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Recycled Paper Jewelry

Friday, March 28th, 2008

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I’m constantly amazed at the quality of artists on Etsy. This artist works as a biologist by day, and transforms herself into a recycled paper jewelry maniac by night! The results are stunning.
$45.00 for the ring at Frucci Design’s Etsy Shop
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Imagine the surprise when upon looking a little closer the true nature of the piece is exposed to be created from old recycled magazines….you can tell them its made from ‘junque’!
$70.00 for the Mattonella Pendant at Frucci Design’s Etsy Shop
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This broach was once a grocery bag from Trader Joe’s!
$90.00 at Frucci Design’s Etsy Shop

“This Bag is Garbage” -Fair Trade

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

messenger made from recycled bags
Crafted from the colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi. The manufacturing of the material is conducted in a unique non-toxic process that melts the bags together. Have a little trash along with your treasure. Perfect shape to carry around your newly improved karma!
$24.95 at Amazon

Salad Set from Recycled Lobster and Clam Shells

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

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Tamara Philbrook is an artisan who finds her raw materials washed up on the beach. She hand-picked the 100% natural materials from the shorelines of Maine and came up with a beautiful, unique, eco-friendly, dishwasher-safe tableware line. As demand for her craft grew, she formed a partnership with seafood processors and set up manufacturing in Cutler, Maine.
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$98.00 for the set. available in recycled lobster, clam and mussel shells at Artful Wares

Celebrate Spring! Recycled Watering Can

Monday, March 24th, 2008

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Ok you gardeners, start your engines! Get this funky recycled watering can and keep your plants happy while showing the world that you value repurposed and recycled materials. Size is 18″ x 7″ x 15″.
$35.00 at Patina Stores

Eco friendly wedding rings

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

4co friendly wedding ring
Made from eco friendly sustainable walrus ivory adorned with recycled gold and conflict and devastation free diamonds from artist Monique Péan. Péan collaborates with Alaska Native Eskimos for sourcing this unusual material. She donates 10% of the profits to the Alaska Native Arts Foundation to educate and train the next generation of Alaska’s Native artists.
$1000.00 at Monique Péan

[Via The Carrotbox]
If you are looking for eco friendly wedding rings, be sure to check out GreatGreenWedding.com!

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