“Give your bathroom or bedroom a well-traveled flair with these charming vanities made from recycled suitcases. Each one is made by lovenostalgicwhimsy, who takes time-worn leather luggage and turns it into one of a kind medicine cabinets that can be mounted on the wall as instant conversation starters. The suitcases are the perfect size and [...]
“To greet visitors in the months before its official opening later this year, Evergreen Brick Works commissioned a temporary Welcome Hut for the 12-acre community environmental centre. Designed by Levitt Goodman Architects, this 96 sqf hut is provides an immediate node for visitors and to support the Evergreen’s mission to showcase for green design and [...]
“In a project that combines recycling and repurposing, YouthBuild built a fence from old road signs. The signs were cut, sanded, filed and drilled to create pickets and I think the finishing result looks great. Instead of just mirroring the road signs, they were broken apart and combined to create a swarm of color and [...]
“Longman & Eagle has six rooms available for overnight stay, casual yet considered offerings that seasoned travelers will appreciate when looking to immerse and initiate themselves within the fabric of a bustling, vibrant urban enclave. The rooms vary in both price and proportion, but aesthetics, comfort and function are manifest throughout. Along with using reclaimed flooring [...]
“Asus wants to save you some money by removing the need to purchase a case when you buy one of its motherboards. The manufacturer aims to do this by allowing for the motherboard packaging to be re-used as a PC case. Not only does that save you some money, it’s also stopping the cardboard packaging [...]
“This nifty eco-friendly mold transforms strips of ordinary newspaper into biodegradable seed-starting pots you plant right in the garden. No more trays and pots to buy, wash and store. Hardwood form lasts for years. A real money-saver.”
“How lovely is this cool mix of vintage reclaimed wood paired with modern appliances? We love a little bit of history mixed in with the present.”
“recreate: repurposed suitcase chairs Katie Thompson launched Recreate in 2009 with her flair for transforming the ordinary to the extraordinary. She uses a combination of styles, materials and finishes for an eclectic vintage look. Thompson’s love for reinventing pieces of discarded junk shines into each unique, recycled piece with renewed character. Each wayfaring suitcase lends [...]
“Surfboard Recycling Rerip has implemented an organized board collection program with local retailers and city landfills, and is currently working on expansion efforts. Boards are collected and inventoried depending on their current state; unrideable and broken boards are used in recycling R&D efforts and by local artists to create unique art pieces; rideable boards are [...]
Potting Shed Creations – Grow Bottle hydroponic herb containers from reclaimed, cut wine bottles
“Part of Potting Shed Creations’ new line of products coming Sring 2011, the Grow Bottle makes hydroponic herb farming compact and easy to do indoors year-round. Potting Shed Creations prides itself on its sustainable, forward-thinking gardening products. The Grow Bottle, upcycled and composed completely of sourced and re-purposed materials, is no exception. They make the [...]
“Fortune Cookie Coin Purse holds a small fortune. Like real fortune cookies, these purses are proudly made in the USA. Made from recycled leather, purses measure 4” x 4” x 2”. Each purse has a unique laser etched ID number. Coin purses come with a dust bag and printed fortune inside. Price: $45.00 No animals [...]
“The practice of recycling shipping containers is on the rise, and thankfully so, as they make beautiful homes, offices and restaurants. With sturdy exteriors and steel frames that are easy to modify, containers lend themselves perfectly to housing restaurants. Easy to move, sleek and stylish, one-container restaurant models are becoming more popular around the world [...]
tap water bottle Using glass to bottle beverages is one of the oldest and most trusted methods for packaging liquids. It is made from naturally occurring minerals and doesn’t carry health risks, related to toxic chemicals leaching from plastic and metal containers. While we need water, bottled water is an indulgence. It’s a luxury [...]
