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Bracelets and necklaces made from recycled CDs

green — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:45:31 +0000

I wish I knew more about the process used by this artist who transforms recycled CD’s into these wonderful works of art! Bracelets, earrings and necklaces in all kinds of shapes and colors. I looked for a tutorial, but didn’t find one ….if you know how she did it, please leave a url in the comments. These products are sold on Dawanda.com which seems to be an international Etsy-like site filled with crafters and artisans selling their unique or limited edition, handmade products.
5.00 € to 15.00 € at Whiteguppy’s Shop at Dawanda

Recycled Computer Jewelry

green — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:16:34 +0000

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

Repurposed Plastic Wonder bread Bag Bunny

green — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:52:56 +0000

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

Jewelry Rewired from Industry

green — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:24:18 +0000

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

Get Twice as Warm with Recycled Sweaters – now Scarfs

green — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:05:35 +0000

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

Acorn Studios is now GeekWare!

green — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:44:51 +0000

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

Recycled Electronic Lithography Film – Mousepad – EEk!

green — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:35:51 +0000

Debby Arem is at it again, digging deep into her geeked-out brains to bring you new and never-before-seen mousepads from recycled materials. She has taken recycled pieces of electronic lithography film and treated the surface to result in the perfect mousepad. You can be the first to get this sure fired block buster eco friendly gift.
$16.00 at Debby Arem Design’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Circuitboard Mini Photo Album

green — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:52:05 +0000

Don’t let your photos sit on that hard drive of your computer…. be motivated to print them out and enjoy them! Here is a perfect excuse for you to: 1) save the earth by keeping electronic waste out of the landfill and 2) show your friends the proof that you really do leave your couch!
$16.95 at Acorn Studios

Recycled Circuit Board Picture Frames

green — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:41:34 +0000

Picture frames from recycled circuit boards, otherwise headed for the dump heap. Rescuing electronic wasted from the landfill is worthy of a shout out!
small £4.49, medium £5.99 and large £7.99 at Revolve

Recycled Circuit Board – Our Lady of Guadalupe

green — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:20:38 +0000

New Mexico artist, Marion C. Martinez creates museum quality pieces of art from recycled circuit boards combining her Hispanic heritage with the Native America surroundings of New Mexico with the nation’s foremost high tech research facilities (Los Alamos National Laboratory) These influences result in wonderful combinations of art created from recycled circuit boards. Featured here, is Our Lady of Guadalupe which can be custom ordered as a pin or as a bolo tie.
$125.00 as a pin and $137.00 as a bolo at Marion Martinez