Working on a little peace theme today…. First up:
The peace sign handbag is handmade in Guatemala from recycled vintage textiles. Perfect when you want a unique and original gift. From Gambia, Africa, comes these peace pendants made entirely from leftover scrap wood by local artisans. This is part of a movement that you can support to reduce illegal woodcutting and harvest sustainably. All products from Planet One Gifts are produced under fair trade principles.
Available at Planet One Gifts

From Lancashire, Northwest UK comes some wild and wonderful jewelry (or jewellery as they say across the pond) created from recycled plastics, textiles and metals. Designer Ann Ellis is behind theses materpieces and I have not seen plastic bags & bottles ever look so glam!



Check out the website, AnnEllis.co.uk or visit Pure Design and purchase online.

Created by the awesome and talented Jamie K. McIntosh from Twisted Textiles this dress is made from waste sheets of plastic film… the film’s original purpose was to protect pieces of plexiglass. (apparently Jamie worked in a manufacturing type plant that threw away this stuff by the boatload) There are details of the project on Jamie’s site, as well as on Craftster. One thing to note is that the bodice is made up of those little take-away mustard packages!
Contact TwistedTextiles for pricing information

Created by eco-designer, Gary Harvey, this dress is made with cans, bottle tops and cardboard boxes.

Another dress by fashion designer, Gary Harvey which uses 30 copies of the Financial Times. I supposed for the Inauguration, it would be more appropriate to use the Chicago Sun Times …unfortunately you loose that nice pink hue of the FT. Gary has done an entire collection of couture dresses that is made up entirely from recycled materials.
More info at Gary Harvey Creative

This eco ball gown is created from recycled men’s ties. Other garments available created from recycled ties are ballgowns, cocktail party dresses, corsets, skirts, halters, vests, underbusts and belts.
Glamarita’s Etsy Shop for $175.00

A wonderful eco-fashion creation from Nina Valenti who designs for Naturevsfuture. This was a dress created from over 6,000 used and misprinted ‘Honest Kids’ juice drink pouches. The gown was worn by pianist Soyeon Lee who donned the dress for a Carnegie Hall performance.
[via Inhabitat]

Nancy Judd, from Recycle Runway in Sante Fe volunteered heavily in the Obama/Biden campaign this past fall. The day after the election she wasted no time and did a bit of “dumpster diving” behind Obama Campaign headquarters and struck recycled gold. She will be wearing this dress to the inauguration.

Another gorgeous creation from Nancy Judd and Recycled Runway. Made with aproximately 12,000 pieces of crushed glass which were individually clued to a 1930s style ball gown made from upholstery fabric remnants.

One more from the fabulous Recycled Runway. This dress is made from colorful junk mail which was folded into fans and sewn onto a skirt and dress made of scrap canvas.
More info at Recycled Runway

Imagine meeting Mrs. O in one of these recycled t-shirt creations! The fashion designer, Angela Johnson, has quite the sense of humor in her exotic ball gown designs. They are made completely one of a kind since each dress is created from hand picked thrifted and scavenged T-shirts. Custom orders are available where you can request certain themes or colors. These will fit so comfy you can stay out all night and enjoy that the Dems are coming to town! Get your partner to wear this Recycled Beer Box hat and you will be a stunning couple!
$400.00 T-shirt Ball Gown

Recycled Circuitboards

Made from recycled circuit boards available in lots of cool colors.
£18.95 at Boys Stuff [via Jolly Green Blogger]

Recycled Circuitboards

From artist, Debby Arem, snazzy circular shaped cufflinks made from recycled circuit boards and topped with recycled copper and brass findings.
$28.00 at Debby Arem Design’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Circuitboards

Another gem of a pair of cufflinks from recycled circuit boards made from mother boards cut down to 5/8″ inch square and adorned with interesting shapes of recycled brass, copper and steel findings from an old jewelry warehouse in R.I. that went out of business.
$28.00 at Debby Arem Design’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Watch Innards

Made from broken, busted-up, old watches which are given a new life with a wonderful interesting and eco friendly look. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. These cufflinks are handmade.
$120.00 at Uncommon Goods

Recycled Scrabble Tiles

Made from travel-sized Scrabble squares, created by artist, Ward Wallau. Your choice of letters will be set in sterling silver.
$80.00 for a pair at Uncommon Goods

Recycled Vinyl Records

Have an eco-friendly musician in your life? Then you can buy them cufflinks in every color! These are recycled vinyl records made into stylish cufflinks.
$68.00 at Cuff Links Depot

Recycled Bottle Caps

Bring back your childhood with these colorful recycled bottle cap cufflinks. They are colorful and there are options for every taste and flavor.
$68.00 at Cuff Links Depot

Recycled Keyboard Keys

Made by our friend in Canada, the dynamic Nicola, of Acorn Studios. She creates these wonderful functional cufflinks from recycled e-waste. Many options are available and custom orders with your initials can be ordered easily. Perfect for the budget conscious eco-geek!
$14.95 at Acorn Studios
Check out Nicola’s blog called Geek-Ware while you are at it!

Make your own Cufflinks – Tutorial

With everyone going wireless, surely you have an old ethernet cable hanging around the house somewhere. Here’s instructions on making your very own recycled ethernet cufflinks.

Click here for the instructions.

Recycled Newspaper

Recycled newspaper cufflinks, created from dollar bills, the comics pages or sudoku pages. Created by artist, Holly Anne Mitchell, these cufflinks are truly unique and a sure eco-friendly conversation starter.
$89.00 at Newspaper Jewelry

Recycled Stadium Seats

Stadium cuff links made from recycled seats from Comiskey Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Baltimore Memorial Stadium, Dodgers Stadium, or Notre Dame Stadium. Numbered and engraved on the back of each cuff links, as well as a certificate of authenticity included.
$155.00 at Just Cuff Links