Australian artist, Helle Jorgensen, aka Gooseflesh makes this wonderful jewelry out of preloved tapestry wool. Check out her blog where she showcases some amazing wild sea creatures made out of discarded plastic bags. Watch out! I lost a couple of fun-filled hours wandering through her blog in awe and wonder—I’ve got to get one of these necklaces!!
$25.00 for the nodule bracelet and $85.00 for the Tilda Coral Necklace at Gooseflesh Etsy Shop

Bags made from recycled plastic bags gathered by trash pickers in India. Spread the wealth by purchasing these fair trade bags that keep plastic out of the landfill and give needed employment to willing workers.
$32.00 at Global Girlfriend

With each Recycled Plastic Sundance Tote purchased, Global Girlfriend will fund 1.0 percent of a microgrant for a woman in a rural community in Africa to launch a small business, through Camfed.

Created from recycled plastic bottles that are washed up on the beach. Hand cut and colorfully composed so that no two necklaces are ever alike.
Bracelet £16.00 Necklace £26.00 at Spacefruit Jewellery

From Pennsylvania artist, Laura Beth Love, gorgeous pendants, bracelets, charms and earrings created from recycled broken dishware. The necklaces with the added accent of recycled vintage flatware are my favorite. If you’re the type who can’t bear to toss Great Aunt Mabel’s cracked and chipped tea cup, you can send it to Laura Beth since custom work is available.
Priced around $50.00 for necklace and $60.00 for bracelet at Dishfunctional Designs

More Broken Plate Jewelry

From artist, Jessica Lee, these bracelets are created from hand-cut vintage pottery.
$95.00 for the green one and $225 for the red one at Zanisa

More Broken Plate Jewelry

Created from vintage plates carefully selected from various thrift stores and antique shops which are wrapped in rustic looking, lead-free, silver solder with a natural black patina.
$32.00 at The Broken Plate’s Etsy Shop

Margaret from Salvation Sacks

Margaret’s bags are works of art. They are handmade from recycled/vintage clothing and belts and accented with fabric remnants and costume jewelry. They are built to last and they are VERY high quality. You will enjoy using this bag for years to come. Purchase quickly, because since each bag is unique, once it’s gone …it is truly gone!

Prices vary $145.00 – $165.00 at Salvation Sacks

Jim from Retrofit Designs

Jim’s work is eco-friendly and artistic. He painstakingly sifts through thrift store shirts to find the perfect specimens for his transformations. He hand silk screens his designs on top of existing designs with eco friendly water based inks. The results are keeping things out of the landfill and putting you in a one-of-kind eco-friendly look.

Prices vary $24.00 – $32.00 at Retrofit Designs

For more info on Zero Waste San Diego, check out their website at http://www.zerowastesandiego.org/

Crazy fun cocktail rings created in Chicago by re-using old pieces of jewelry. The detailed stitching and embroidery tricks along with layers of threads and the occasional bead are awe inspiring. For the girl who eschews diamonds, check out these one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly, colorful rings!
$25.00 at Recycled Rings

Made from fabric that is spun from yarn that is made out of recycled water bottles. This cozy fleece wrap can warm your heart while cooling off the planet. Comes in plum and grey.
$99.00 at Gaiam