� Cool examples of how recycled materials can be used |
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Katie's lamp not only looks good in her bedroom, it also meets lots of sustainable design criteria � it�s a lovely social example because the slides are of her family, it�s economically sustainable, costing very little whilst maintaining skills.� Her final design is also environmental as it uses a wide range of stuff she collected from friends, family and recycling bins � old photographic slides, a shower rail, a mobile phone charger, washers and a coat hanger. The only thing she bought was the LED bulb.� Click here to find out more |
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Carpet-Burns uses innovative carpet recycling techniques to create fashionable bags, glasses cases, key holders, handbags, notebooks and trays. Carpet-Burns is soon to launch a range of interior products including a coffee table, a magazine rack and suitcases.� To find out more visit: www.carpet-burns.com� |
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| 'Information/Inspiration' has loads of examples of products made from recycled materials - click here | |
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Tectan has been used in the design of
speakers by Sony.� Sony
used recycled material from
Tetrapak
milk cartons, called Tectan,
& cardboard to case their speaker systems.
They found that this
actually improved the performance of the speakers. |
| Tejo Reims of Droog
Design designed this legendary "rag chair" made of textiles
belted together
(Source: Design Navigator, 2004)� |
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| Groovy! Student Theresa Richard of The Art Institute of Philadelphia, combined recycled metal zippers from garments in the 1960s create the detail for this halter dress. There is a functional zipper down the center back. For more examples of exciting fashion ideas -� Click here | |
| Each Remarkable pencil is made from a single plastics vending machine cup, both the main stock of it and the core (traditionally called the lead). The Remarkable pencil was the brain-child of Edward Douglas-Miller... read on | |
| More examples of products made from recycled plastics can be found here - http://yemmhart.com/products/products.htm� | |
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Reclaimed timber salvaged from demolished Victorian buildings is turned into floor boards.� Wood like this was originally sourced from slow growing trees and tends to better quality than modern products. |
| UK directory of recycled products - www.recycledproducts.org.uk/ |