Recycled Aluminum Earrings
January 30th, 2009
Made from recycled aluminum. Aluminum doesn’t tarnish like silver often does. Reasonably priced eco-friendly good looks!
Hearts: $20.00
Tornados: $32.00
Multi-Discs: $48.00 at Picos World Wide
Gratitude Necklace – Recycled
January 29th, 2009
“A happy accident.” is what you get from this designer who was melts down gold leftovers and sees the beauty in the discards. On the back she has engraved the words “Thank You” to remember the days when sense comes through even if life makes no sense.
This eco-friendly gift is perfect for your favorite tree-hugging Valentine and comes in Silver – $149.00 and Gold – $219.00 at VivaTerra
Jewelry Rewired from Industry
January 28th, 2009
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
Recycled Brazilian Truck Tarp Hats
January 27th, 2009
Crafted from tarps that once covered the beds of cross-country cargo trucks, this fabric has endured every kind of rain, heat, and wind. Since these tarps gets replaced often, one company, The Real Deal, found a way to re-purpose this stylish fabric and keep it out of the waste stream. Sporting a rugged, tree-hugging, “broken in” look makes each hat unique and eco-friendly. The Real Deal has recently branched out into making messenger bags, totes, duffle bags, purses and backpacks in this same durable earth friendly fabric.
Hats are $29.99 at The Real Deal
$49.95 at The Real Deal
$69.95 for the messenger bag at The Real Deal
A Wire Runs Through It
January 25th, 2009
Created by artist and sculptor, Bill Hess, from Ideas on Legs these lamps are some of his finer creations made from recycled glass. Bill has a spirit that is dear to our hearts when he states on his website:
“Admittedly, I feel frugal, but more so, I feel ecological. I strive for efficiency and intelligence in utilizing objects and materials that are beautiful and readily available. I get thrills in the adventures of combing junkyards, recycling centers, and dumpsters.”
Created in his studio in Charlottesville, VA, he has a whole slew of products from lighting, to clocks, bowls, candlesticks, coasters and jewelry.
$300.00 for the lamp and $180.00 for the clock at Ideas on Legs
