Archive for the ‘Great Green Goods’ Category
May 17th, 2010
I found two etsy artists that are doing amazing work with fused plastic from recycled plastic grocery bags. … true trash to treasure!
First is San Diego artist, Emily Grace from Emily Grace and the Yellow Suitcase. Her designs are made from heat fused plastic which is then hand-stitched to wire and then [...]
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May 10th, 2010
Surfing around the web this morning, I’m getting totally depressed reading about the amount of plastic crap that is choking our oceans. And seeing all the plastic crap that infiltrates my life everyday. It is so hard to avoid it! To lift my mood, I am finding inspiration from these necklaces that [...]
May 6th, 2010
Picture this skirt with a pair of flipflops and a plain white t-shirt…maybe throw on a cowboy hat too. Created from vintage tablecloths and bias cut for a flattering look. These old tablecloths are perfect for wearing this summer….soft and comfy and colorful.
$128.00 each at Ekochick
May 4th, 2010
One of a kind and hand crafted from used oak wine barrels. Apparently the chemical properties of the oak itself affect the color, flavor, and texture of the wine in the wine-making process. Over time many of the oak properties get “leached” out of the barrel and after 3 to 5 vintages [...]
April 19th, 2010
Perk up your life and your sofa without putting more crap in the landfill. These pillows are created from eco felt which is manufactured from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Handmade by etsy artist, and self-described crafting addict Beth Cummings from Diffraction Fiber. You can find her on facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/diffractionfiber
Pillows are $90.00 [...]
April 12th, 2010
This is such a classic! Perfect for the independent spirit (with a tree-hugger heart) to fit in to the working world. This Recycled Rubber Messenger Bag has such a classic shape, color and look yet on closer inspection, you can see that it is not genuine leather but a recycled truck tire. [...]
March 23rd, 2010
These are the best birdhouses I’ve seen in a long time! The design is genius! If you want to clean out the birdhouse, just pop the paint can lid. Easy to hang up and install on your tree, easy to move around from year to year. Birds love them, young children can’t stop watching them and the neighbors can’t stop talking about them!
$24.99 each at Starling Ink’s Etsy Shop
March 17th, 2010
Created from cast-off sails from wind surfers and kite surfers in Maui, these cool, colorful bags are light, weatherproof and ready to haul your stuff from where you be at to where you be going! The material consists of recycled, re-purposed tough durable plastic and nylon materials, which has plenty of life left to it. Sailbags Maui owner, Kristine Hoffman sells purses, handbags and beachtotes which she has designed and created.
$125.00 for the large size at Sailbags Maui
March 15th, 2010
I love the etched design, so delicate and earthy. And the perfect size and shape to hold everything from a glass of skim milk, to orange juice or maybe the occasional rum and coke. Made from recycled glass, perfect for you to tread lightly on the earth.
$76.00 for a set of four at VivaTerra.
March 7th, 2010
These blown glass tumblers and pitcher are made from lead-free, un-tempered and recycled glass, which is melted at very high temperatures. Completely handcrafted which guarantees that there will never be two pieces exactly alike. Perfect for you folks out there who like to step away from the mass produced cookie cutter type home goods. It will feel good to drink and serve your diet coke in something other than the same ‘ole, same ‘ole. Novica.com has customer reviews of their products and everyone is raving about the quality and craftmanship of these items.
$47.49 for the tumblers and $39.99 for the pitcher at Novica.com