Nice story behind this etsy seller, who cleans out foreclosed home for a day job. Finding many discarded broken electronics, they transform TV remotes into these lovely earrings.
$25.00 at upcycledjewelry’s Etsy Shop
From the inimitable Ruby Reusable, just in time for the Easter holiday a bunny made from reused plastic Wonder bread bags, stuffed with reused bubble wrap. You could probably take this guy in to the bathtub with you!
$75.00 at Ruby Reusable’s Etsy Shop
Hand made entirely by Chicago designer Melissa Kolbusz from reclaimed and surplus industrial materials from mid-west factories (Re)using elements such as alternator wire, rubber, steel cable and transistors.
$65.00 for the necklace at Stars + Infinite Darkness
Steel wire cuff made with surplus transistors and resistors handmade in limited quantities. There is a necklace, too!
$85.00 at Stars + Infinite Darkness
Wicked long scarf made from felted discs cut from recycled boiled 100% wool sweaters. An added bonus: the electricity used to produce these scarves is sourced from 100% wind energy! It is skinny, but has a lot of length so you can wrap it around your neck several times and be warm and toasty! This shop sells cool arm warmers, too!
$28.00 at Gayeabandon’s Etsy Shop
Check out these winter-wonderland beauties! Created by artist, Hillary Law. Her high quality scarfs are unique, elegant and eco-friendly! Beautiful color palettes are combined from previously loved sweaters. FULL DISCLOSURE: Hilary used to live around the corner from me and I can vouch that her work is always top-notch quality!
$75.00 at Hilary Law Textile Design Etsy Shop
And don’t let the crazy name scare you away, baabaazuzu has some wonderful coats, purses, mittens, hats, and of course, scarfs for you to bundle up this winter. Created by Michigan artist, Sue Burns, another small business showing the world that you can look great while you save the planet.
$72.00 for scarfs and $38.00 for fingerless gloves at baabaaZuzu
Handmade from vintage MAC keyboards from the 80′s and 90′s. Shout your mac geek pride from the mountaintops and wear it around your neck at the same time. Previously know as Acorn Studios, Nicola has relaunched as GeekWare. We think she’s awesome no matter what name she works under! Check out her amazing hand made recycled computer jewelry and accessories.
$14.95 at GeekWare.ca
