Your car’s electrical system might get jealous when it sees you playing chess on this board called “Rustic Triumphs”. Created from sparkplugs and cogwheels and left over pieces from a die machine, you can support the environment and expand your brain at the same time. Created by artist, Armando Ramirez
$109.99 at Novica

Created from old auto parts, this set weighs over 20 pounds! A great gift for the auto enthusiast/treehugger type. Chess is great entertainment and a great way to step away from the computer for a night of fun. And did I mention it looks really cool, too?
$212.95 at Novica

Created by artisans in Bolivia of recycled fabric sewn into segmented “petals.” Your choice of an elephant or a bunny, these posable cuties are the stuffed animal equivalent of a communal quilt. Fair trade.
$25.00 for small (8″ H x 7″ W) and $50.00 for large (15″ H x 14″ W) at
Uncommon Goods

Here’s a humpty dumpty put together with recycled sweaters. Created by Kentucky artist, Judy Geagley each cuddley toy is completely original and unique. Facial features are sewn by hand.
$32.00 at Shop Blue House

Let me introduce you to Shy Bunny, Mr. Grin and Shy Bunny, Sea Bear hand made from recycled sweaters. Based on the Book, Shyness and Bloom, you must check out the other shy bunnies available on this website since it was terribly difficult to choose which ones to feature!
$20.00 at Shyness and Bloom

Pink pigs made from wool sweaters that have been cleaned and recycled. All shades of pink are available and these little cuddly wonders are one of a kind and made by hand by Pear Tree Studio. The stuffing is recycled, too!
$26.00 at Eco Artware

Created from clean recycled sweaters and stuffed with recycled polyester, this little guy is a transformation of black and white knitting into a cute cuddley wonderfulness.
$26.00 at Eco Artware