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The Penguin and the Rooster -Recycled Plastic Laptop Bag

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008


Created from fabric that is made entirely from post consumer plastic bottles. You can keep about 20 bottles out of the landfill when you purchase this bag. Eco-friendly and stylish – get ready for school!
$48.00 at Uncommon Goodsicon

Trophy Kills from Recycled Cardboard

Sunday, July 27th, 2008


For those of you who went on safari this summer and missed your shot. Made from recycled cardboard and shipped flat. Eco friendly wall art. Moose also available.
$48.00 at Pop Deluxe

Jewelry Boxes from Recycled Materials

Friday, July 25th, 2008


Reclaim to Fame creates custom jewelry boxes out of recycled golf cart parts, plumber’s pipe and various hardware and found items. In a commitment to the environment, this Florida artist crafts his creations from at least 80% from recycled materials.
Prices vary from $45.00 to $225 at Reclaim to Fame’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Assemblages - Art for Friday

Friday, July 25th, 2008



Original recycled art by Cat Bishop. This artist is on her way to make 1,000 pieces of art. Her medium includes recycled billiard balls, old broken cameras, dominoes, dice, repurposed clocks and the kitchen sink. Whimsical and introspective with a shot of ‘earth friendly’ mixed in.
Pieces shown are $52.00 each at Artsy’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Glass Jewelry

Thursday, July 24th, 2008


Check out this recycled jewelry! The pieces shown are made from an old 1940s beer bottle, but other colors are available. (for example, I love the blue pieces made from an antique noxema bottle) Made by artist, Laura Bergman all glass is reclaimed from old glass dumps in wooded habitats and rural farmlands in an effort to help the environment and wildlife. Be the belle of the eco friendly ball!
$48.00 for the necklace and $40.00 for the earrings at OliveBarn

Hong Kong Willie - Keeping it real and out of the landfill

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008



Hong Kong Williei is an artist cooperative in Tampa Florida who work with recycled materials trying to make a positive difference in this world.

$350.00 at Hong Kong Willie’s Etsy Shop

Seven Products from Amazon Created From Recycled Trash

Sunday, July 20th, 2008


Crafted from recycled paper and magazines and accented with beads, this is a newsworthy addition to any wardrobe. Extra karma for you, since it is handcrafted in Sao Paulo by formerly homeless men and women as part of a drug rehabilitation program.
$9.95 at Amazon


Coming to you from: GLOBALLY CUTE this bag, made from recycled soft drink packaging is hand-crafted in Vietnam.
$5.95 at Amazon


Set of 4 piece mixing bowls made with recycled melamine using an exclusive world-wide patent. (wide selection of plates, cups and glasses also available)
$29.00 at Amazon


Eco silver ring hand-crafted from 100% recycled Argentium Silver by artist, Jesse Danger.
$55.00 at Amazon


Created from recycled car tires, this reindeer can provide hours of fun swinging to the north pole!
$114.97 at Amazon


Fair trade set of three Rice Bag Cosmetic Pouchs
$19.95 for three at Amazon


Made with over 400 individual candy wrappers by Nahui Ollin. Made in Mexico
$119.00 at Amazon

 

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