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Recycled Plastic Jewelry from Czech Republic

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008



From artist, Nikola Semotánová beautifully crafted rings and bracelets from recycled plastics. Take ordinary plastic shampoo tops (which are not collected curbside) and create eco friendly low-impact rings and bracelets.
Check out her beautiful work at http://www.nikola-semotanova.net/

Recycled Bracelet - from Inner Tubes and Flip Flops

Thursday, August 21st, 2008


Created from recycled flips flops, accented with metal studs put together on a recycled rubber inner tube. Allows you to put a little color in your bling with punk rock crossing new wave with a little earth goddess thrown in for good measure.
$30.00 at eco-artware.com

Recycled Assemblages - Art for Friday

Friday, July 25th, 2008



Original recycled art by Cat Bishop. This artist is on her way to make 1,000 pieces of art. Her medium includes recycled billiard balls, old broken cameras, dominoes, dice, repurposed clocks and the kitchen sink. Whimsical and introspective with a shot of ‘earth friendly’ mixed in.
Pieces shown are $52.00 each at Artsy’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Glass Jewelry

Thursday, July 24th, 2008


Check out this recycled jewelry! The pieces shown are made from an old 1940s beer bottle, but other colors are available. (for example, I love the blue pieces made from an antique noxema bottle) Made by artist, Laura Bergman all glass is reclaimed from old glass dumps in wooded habitats and rural farmlands in an effort to help the environment and wildlife. Be the belle of the eco friendly ball!
$48.00 for the necklace and $40.00 for the earrings at OliveBarn

Jewelry created from Recycled Car Parts

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008




The buzz going around Hi Octane Jewelry is huge. It is no wonder when you get a look at their unique assemblages and interesting designs. The work is created by a husband and wife team from Oceanside, CA. Maybe we can convince the silly folks who own hummers to start “wearing their cars” instead of driving them!
Prices vary depending on the piece $50.00 – $200.00 at Hi Octane Jewelry

Couture with a Conscience

Monday, July 14th, 2008

recycled rubber jewelry
Created to be stylish and good for the Earth. Worn Rubber creates this eco-friendly neckware in the U.S. using reclaimed hardware. In addition, they employ within the deaf community and the underprivileged. No two pieces are exactly alike—your choice of a timing chain, fly wheel, bike chain or sprocket.
$58.00 – $68.00 at Worn Rubber

Ethical Metal Jewelry

Monday, July 14th, 2008

recycled jewellry
New Zealand artist, Ashley Hilton, taught himself how to melt down and fabricate metal in order to manufacture his work in a way that is non destructive and sustainable. His work features many organic designs and is simple and elegant.
Details at Ashley Hilton

Acorn Studios is now GeekWare!

Friday, July 11th, 2008

recycled jewelry
Handmade from vintage MAC keyboards from the 80’s and 90’s. Shout your mac geek pride from the mountaintops and wear it around your neck at the same time. Previously know as Acorn Studios, Nicola has relaunched as GeekWare. We think she’s awesome no matter what name she works under! Check out her amazing hand made recycled computer jewelry and accessories.
$14.95 at GeekWare.ca

Recycled Floppy Diskette Bracelets!

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

recycled jewelry

Only for the eco-brave! This wild and crazy bracelet is designed by: Oxx-An Alleweireldt. A true fashion statement for the gal who believes that recycled plus floppy equals beauty!
£55.00 at Pure Design Company
recycled jewelry


Created by hand this flower-like form is eco drama made for the wrist!! Its original humble beginnings are wonderfully masked behind its new funky upcycled style.
£45.00 at Pure Design Company
Found at Keetsa

Beaucoco Recycled Plastic Pleat Jewelry

Sunday, July 6th, 2008



Made from bands of plastic interspersed with recycled buttons. A fun colorful look is achieved using recycled plastic bags which are modified to have a light papery feel. Nice and light, perfect for summer to show off your eco-friendly style.
£12.00 at The Natural Store

 

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