Created From a lawnmower blade, gas stove burner top and tractor type lawn sprinkler wheel with hose nozzle finial. The shade is created from New Mexico license plates. The amount of rust varies from lamp to lamp and some of these lawnmower blades are quite colorful! Created by artist, Lane Patterson, who taught weaving, textile and interior design at Mankato State University (now MN State) in Minnesota.
$225.00 for the lamp and lampshade at Ostyn-Newman Furniture and Accessories

More artwork called “Fairy Lamps” from Lane Patterson:

See more of his work here.

Pumpkins for your pumpkin patch (can be used year after year) handcrafted by artisans in Haiti from recycled tomato paste drums.
$99.00 for the set of two pumpkins at At West End

Here’s another version created from those recycled tomato paste drums from Haiti
$129.00 for medium size At West End

Woven from recycled plastic from discarded soda pop bottles, this easy to care for rug can brighten up any area of your home. It can even be used outside on a deck or porch since it is made from plastic …easy to clean.
4’ x 6’ rug – $29.97 at Acacia Catalog

These could light up your foyer and make quite the eco-friendly statement at the entrance to your house. Recycled metal and available in 3 different sizes. I like seeing all three together!
$169.00 , $249.00 or $349.00 at Viva Terra

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/

Created from repurposed vintage materials such as recycled cameras along with pool balls, souvenir salt and pepper shakers, vintage bakelite game pieces, and recycled buttons.
$75.00 at 1453 Design’s Etsy Shop

Vandalized Vintage- great name! These thrift store finds become the canvas for text or graphics with a modern make over.
$50.00 for nerd and dork cup and saucer at Felt

$55.00 for the Caravan and $35.00 for “Menace” at Felt