I am totally hooked on finding artists who are making plush dolls or monsters out of recycled materials so I just LOVE Tracyville! Tracyville is Tracy Viverretta, a Portland OR artist who’s tagline is: nature conscious, recycled induced, handmade fortified. In addition to her wonderful 3d pieces, she is a beautiful illustrator embracing the recycled […]
Eco -Friendly Christmas Tree Holiday Ornaments
I know…waaaay tooo early for holiday stuff, but I was at the mall this weekend, and it got me thinking. If you are looking for little tokens to give as gifts around the office or the playground, these are cheap and perfect for giving a little ‘trash to treasure’ earth grooving love. $0.99 – $4.99 […]
Recycled Auto Parts – Chess set
Your car’s electrical system might get jealous when it sees you playing chess on this board called “Rustic Triumphs”. Created from sparkplugs and cogwheels and left over pieces from a die machine, you can support the environment and expand your brain at the same time. Created by artist, Armando Ramirez $109.99 at Novica
Chess Game Created from Recycled Auto Parts
Created from old auto parts, this set weighs over 20 pounds! A great gift for the auto enthusiast/treehugger type. Chess is great entertainment and a great way to step away from the computer for a night of fun. And did I mention it looks really cool, too? $212.95 at Novica
Recycled Fabric Elephants and Bunnies!
Created by artisans in Bolivia of recycled fabric sewn into segmented “petals.” Your choice of an elephant or a bunny, these posable cuties are the stuffed animal equivalent of a communal quilt. Fair trade. $25.00 for small (8″ H x 7″ W) and $50.00 for large (15″ H x 14″ W) at Uncommon Goods