These cute chairs are unique and create a conversation topic. They are made from old fossil fuel Vespa min motorcycles.
Most motorcycles are going hybrid or electric and we must do something with the old ones! These chairs are modern and sleek looking!
These are made by a Spanish design studio Bel & Bel. Via Autoblog. There is no word on pricing and how to get them but its a cool idea on how to reuse old products that are no longer in service.
These lamps are made by molding crushed electronic plastic waste into a new plastic. The base is even made from recycled aluminum beer cans. The lamps color resemble marble don’t they?
Made by Rodrigo Alonso’s design studio in Santiago,Chile.
Wine rack and coffee table in one! The wood is sustainably harvested as well. It will hold up to 38 bottles. You will easily be able to talk up your wine selection while entertaining guests.
Via Furniture Home Design.com - A great website on eco friendly furniture and decor.
Cute little bamboo table lamp. The bamboo is sustainable because it grows fast and abundant like a weed!Bamoo is harvested every 3-5 years instead of 15-25 for trees.
The lamp finished up wish some lacquer for that slick shine. The shade is made from silk.
Only one little problem. It costs $450. The bulb is probably not included either. It is designed by one of America’s top lighting designers though.
Seen at Pfeiferstuido.com
Lawn furniture that seems normal at first glance, but is in fact eco friendly. Made from recycled plastic lumber (RPL). There are plenty of options for outdoor furniture from Greenandmore.com. Most of their outdoor furniture line is made of recycled milk jugs. This in turn reduces landfill and incinerator waste.
The plastic is low maintenance and designed for year round use. It will not splinter, or crack and is impervious to water. They are available in a wide range of colors from light gray, forest green, white, cedar, and weathered wood.
Greenandmore.com has more than hundreds of products that are eco friendly in many categories for your home and garden. They have a lot of products that use renewable energy as well. Check them out.
Secret book boxes made out of real recycled books. Makes an ideal hiding spot for hiding documents, jewelry, or that ipod of yours.
From Boystomengifts.com
This storage box is perfect for that hockey fan. Its made out of vintage hockey sticks. Even the handle is made of a reclaimed faucet knob.
The box measures 12’L 10’ W 9” H and is available at Uncommon Goods. Unfortunately they are out of stock for now.
Hockey Stick Box
$230
Cool colorful wastebaskets made from the scrap rubber generated at flip flop factories. The excess rubber is made into something functional instead of going to the landfill. They are handmade in the Philippines and each waste basket has a unique color pattern.
It will cost you $120 for a set of too though! If you got the money then they would look great in a childs room or a play room. They can also be used for storage. Something to throw all those toys in , instead of all over the floor!
Via Uncommon Goods
Cute storage box made from recycled rulers, roller skate wheels for the feet, and a reclaimed water faucet. Its made in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
It measures 8″ L x 8″W x 8 ” H
Available at Uncommon GOods
This simple but elegant dining table seats 8 and you can put a variety of stools or chairs to go along with it. The legs can be put inward for more legroom. The wood is smooth but to the eye it looks highly textured. There was no processing done to the wood and is as natural as it gets…
The wood comes from sustainably managed foresting in the Isle of Java, Indonesia.
Via Design with Reach $1499
