Recycled Sweater Purse
Recycled Sweater Vase
Recycled Sweater Blanket
Recycled Felted Wool Sweater Mittens
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Simple Things
Salvaged shredders make a table display with the illumination of votive candles twinkling through. c/o Good Housekeeping
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Recycled Ideas for Packaged Food Containers
We live in a world where food is conveniently packaged into a range of containers for both liquid, and solid matter. Our food is presented to us in packets, boxes, jars, tins, cellophane, plastic and paper. Our packaged food can be frozen, heated, microwaved, shaken, squeezed, baked, sprinkled, poured, and finally, consumed.
"In some developing countries up to 50% of the food is wasted through poor packaging and distribution methods." SOURCE: Packaging What a Waste? KESAB.
A few ideas for ways to recycle our prepared food containers.
Idea and Image c/o HGTV
Cereal box re-purposed into magazine storage
"In some developing countries up to 50% of the food is wasted through poor packaging and distribution methods." SOURCE: Packaging What a Waste? KESAB.
A few ideas for ways to recycle our prepared food containers.
Recycled Corona Beer Bottle Glass Tumblers
c/o $30 c/o BootleHood
Empty Tin Can Kitchen Utensil Holder
Idea and Image c/o HGTV
Cereal box re-purposed into magazine storage
Idea and image c/o Sew Many Ways
Recycled Drink Bottle Vases (for a Wedding)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
EARTH - One video you need to see
"Lets keep creating products using existing materials, reducing the need to use our worlds precious resources, and keep useable materials away from landfill" Recycled Market, 2011.
An inspirational video for all of us..
An inspirational video for all of us..
"Humanity; The most intelligent species on the planet, capable of anything, but is governed by it's aggression and youth. A species fast in developing, but slow in maturing.
Once a species that cared about its home, it's provider, let its ego dominate it's decisions. A period of ignorance and neglect has had profound effects accross the world. Effects which can be reversed, if nature is given the time to repair the damage.
Remember ... we only have one home"
David Bayliss.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Watercolour birds with recycled wings
We love to stumble upon artists (painters) using alternative materials in addition to their standard canvas and watercolour. We found Geninne, an artist living in Mexico. She creates such a magical, beautiful bird pictures using paint, but one piece grabbed our attention. Take a closer look, and you'll see these colourful winged creatures have wings of recycled-ness (map pages)....
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
El Naturalista Footwear
The brand El Naturalista (The Naturalist) originates from La Roja, Spain -- a fertile, prosperous land known for their artisan shoemakers since ancient times. El Naturalista® footwear is made as natural as possible; serving to bring attention, preservation and support to the Environment on a global level.
A quote taken from El Naturalista's inspiration trip based on their current Recycled Footwear range. A trip to Recyclus ..
"We live in the age of recycling, and what better represents our philosophy than this concept... being truly respectful of nature and moving away from marketing and fashion. Our company, which already is a family, only uses eco -friendly leather that respects the environment and that is processed avoiding toxic materials. Also, in our production process we don't try to produce quantity, but quality. All our products, from shoes to packing materials, are recycled and recyclable."
A selection of shoes available to buy from their current collection:
Nido El
Wakataua
For more details on El Naturalista® footwear check out Elnaturalista.com
A quote taken from El Naturalista's inspiration trip based on their current Recycled Footwear range. A trip to Recyclus ..
"We live in the age of recycling, and what better represents our philosophy than this concept... being truly respectful of nature and moving away from marketing and fashion. Our company, which already is a family, only uses eco -friendly leather that respects the environment and that is processed avoiding toxic materials. Also, in our production process we don't try to produce quantity, but quality. All our products, from shoes to packing materials, are recycled and recyclable."
A selection of shoes available to buy from their current collection:
Recyclus Ella
Recycled rubber sole, naturally treated leather
 | ||
| 207.00 EURO |
Recyclus El
Recycled rubber outsole, jute, leather, cork
 |
| 164.00 EURO |
Nido El
Recycled rubber outsoles, leather, natural rubber
Wakataua
Recycled foot bed, leather, natural rubber
For more details on El Naturalista® footwear check out Elnaturalista.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Recycled Materials Come to Life!
We found an artist creating sculptured creatures from reclaimed tin. Will Wagenaar, has been a professional artist since 1972.
"In 1993 he opened a very experimental storefront on Miami Beach where he twisted all manner of found materials into new usable objects and fine art. A couple of years later the concept expanded to The Miami Design District. That larger workshop and gallery showcased over a dozen artist's work in reclamation art. Furnishings of all types, home accessories and fine art were displayed. Everything in the gallery was made of at least 80% recycled materials."
"In 1993 he opened a very experimental storefront on Miami Beach where he twisted all manner of found materials into new usable objects and fine art. A couple of years later the concept expanded to The Miami Design District. That larger workshop and gallery showcased over a dozen artist's work in reclamation art. Furnishings of all types, home accessories and fine art were displayed. Everything in the gallery was made of at least 80% recycled materials."
POSY - A Fresh And Flowery Robot Dog
POSY measures: 12" tall, 7" wide and 10" long, a vintage Dutch tin is the body
RUSTY - A Robot Dog Assemblage
RUSTY measures: 16" tall, 6" wide and 18" long, a vintage lunchbox is the body
PRECIOUS - A Robot Girl Jewelry Box
PRECIOUS measures: 14" tall and 8" wide, Her feet are vintage, bronzed baby shoes,
with an antique clock key in back
Check out more of Will's work here
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