Are you a Green Teen?

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Artwork by KD - http://www.artworkbykd.etsy.com/ Artist creates jewelry from recycled PET containers (soda bottles), plastic and aluminum. inoudidsattic

Those old LP's of your mom and dad's make really cool bowls to hold these coasters made from the album covers. Lots of artists to choose from @ http://www.inoudidsattic.etsy.com/

some
crafters
have a special
talent for
making the old
new and very
"hip" again. This
woman is one of them. http://www.gayeabandon.etsy.com/ Arm warmers made from recycled, felted 100% wool sweaters. Handmade in Melbourne, Australia. gayeabandon >

mklawrie - old sweaters become groovy scarves.

http://www.mklawrie.etsy.com/

gatonegro - recycled t-shirts become messenger bags and backpacks. Check out this wonderful little eco shop! @ http://www.gatonegro.etsy.com/

Green Dog

Dolan Geiman - No, there's nothing wrong with your monitor...this dog is actually yellow, but we're talking eco friendly dog. http://www.dolangeiman.etsy.com/ an artist with a unique talent,-- working with recycled elements to bring incredible works of art to life. Lots of options available at this online art gallery.

Eco Dog - 100% of the sales from this etsy shop http://www.jackiebass.etsy.com/ benefit animal rescue efforts in the state of California. A photographer with a big heart, big talent and a big cause, Jackie offers black and white professional pet photography and adorable dog coats that spread the message.

Annie's Sweat Shop - http://www.anniessweatshop.etsy.com/ has pet beds made from Malden Mills polartec polarfleece recycled fiber technology. This technology reduces the burden on our landfills and natural resources. A viable end-use for post consumer recycled PET containers (soda bottles) and/or post industrial polyester waste.
Green Belts - Dog leash Made from three recycled full grain leather belts. Latch on the end is a reclaimed heavy duty lobster style clasp that is easy to latch and unlatch. Check out http://www.greenbelts.etsy.com/

ReTeez - Another leash option made from previously loved, discarded t-shirts that would otherwise end up in local landfills. Crocheted ReTees dogleash... http://www.reteez.etsy.com/

Thoughts of things to come...

what's missing? what would you like to see in the way of recycled products that you don't find featured so far? I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment including some items you may be looking for or a general theme that you'd like me to cover.

Eco Friendly Gift Idea

An eco gift designed for any occasion. http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/ offers a 6x6 inch custom recycled glass mosaic tile. You choose the color scheme and the chinese symbol you'd like incorporated into the design. All tiles are made from 100% recycled materials; A ceramic tile leftover from building projects; magazines from the recycle center; glass from the hardware store's dump pile; and even grout from the Habitat for Humanity's recycled building supply center. Tile can hang on the wall (hardware attached to back) or sits nicely in an easel for table-top display. Treated with a UV protective spray, but like all art, not recommended for display in direct sunlight. Grout sealed to protect against water damage. Signed and dated on the back. Shipped with care, quickly and tastefully in recycled packaging.

Blue Skies

Some examples of symbols available:angel, balance, beautiful life, blessed, blue skies, clarity, compassion, confidence, courage, dog, dream, faith, 5elements(metal,wood,water,fire,earth), friendship, happiness, harmony, horse, inner peace, inner strength, love, luck, music, peace, strength, water, welcome.

World Peace

To get your custom order started, simply login to http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/ , select the listing that looks just like the image at the top of this post and follow the simple steps.

The Eco Conscious Art Scene

Art finds for the eco-conscious collector
Dolan Geiman - http://www.dolangeiman.etsy.com/ - committed to using recycled materials and green practices in both the production and shipment of all artwork.>

oneline - http://www.oneline.etsy.com/ - beautifully graphic artwork on vintage dictionary text. >

< cherie lester - http://www.cherielester.etsy.com/ - photo images mounted on recycled, upcycled wood blocks.

Eco art sculpture

http://www.urbandon.etsy.com/

assemblages and weird toys made from recycled materials.

shandke - http://www.shandke.etsy.com/ - original sketch on upcycled notepaper.

Lemon Oak Studios - http://www.lemonoakstudio.etsy.com/ - found objects are upcycled and transformed into one-of-a-kind objects for your home.

Artsy Rubbish - Mosaic tiles

recycled works of art
glass mixed media mosaic tiles http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/

constructed using 100% recycled materials...glass from the local hardware store dump pile;

ceramic tile base leftover from construction projects; decopauge design from magazines; even the grout comes from Habitat for Humanity's used building material resource centers.

Tiles can be made to order...you choose the color scheme, the word, name or phrase. Your design becomes the perfect accent for your personal living/office space or a unique one-of-a-kind gift for any occasion.

Each tile is unique, no two alike...many of the tiles pictured here have already found homes, go to http://www.artsyrubbish.com/ to see tiles availale for purchase or to start the simple process of ordering your custom piece.

Organic Baby

A "green" beginning - This Handmade Life offers baby journals from upcycled Golden book covers.
choose from lots of different titles... http://www.thishandmadelife.etsy.com/ A portion of sales go to a different charity each month.


tigerray - forego the long lines at those department stores...go to http://www.tigerray123.etsy.com/ to find wonderful organic, handmade, eco-friendly toys for your little ones.

Glass Tortoise - felted baby sweaters made from upcycled adult sweaters. http://www.glasstortoise.etsy.com/

Wooly Baby - Recycled sweaters become shoes.

find more @ http://www.woolybaby.etsy.com/

A Second Chance - http://www.asecondchance.etsy.com/ - baby blanket fashioned from recycled jeans and sweaters!

Eco Momma - Maternity goes green

start the adventure
in green style

Afton River @
<http://www.aftonriver.etsy.com/ maternity blouse fashioned responsibly with all recycled material.





The Patacake Baby >
http://www.thepatacakebaby.etsy.com/ offers reusable wipes- graphic, trendy, eco.




Sveltehandbags - okay, maybe you won't be svelte till after the baby's born, but that doesn't mean you can't have a diaper bag that is! Find some great designs you can use even after the baby's grown up @ http://www.sveltehandbags.etsy.com/



<Southern Belles and Bow -

Organic Breastfeeding pads.

http://www.southernbellesandbow.etsy.com/

or http://www.myposhpads.com/

an eco growth chart for your new one. Hand pulled and screen printed on 100% recycled stock. http://www.boldandnoble.etsy.com/

Namaste

Meditate on these... http://www.hoipolloi.etsy.com/ transforms bottle caps into magnets with inspiring yoga poses.

citara - http://www.citara.etsy.com/
yoga mat carrier upcycled from stylish
cotton fabric with asian inspired trim

pavia designs - http://www.paviadesigns.etsy.com/ uses recycled materials in her construction of yoga inspired jewelry

EyePopArt -I LOVE these mandala magnets! Upcycled/Recycled...Be sure to visit http://www.eyepopart.etsy.com/ to see bowls made from record albums and more!

the gilded lily - http://www.thegildedlily.etsy.com/ uses a scrabble game piece to create this beautiful pendant.

ECO BLING

FEELS GOOD
COURTNEY WATSON -
http://www.courtneywatson.etsy.com/

believe it or not, fashioned from telephone wire!
Cheap Date Jewelry - guitar string earrings...too cool... http://www.cheapdatejewelry.etsy.com/

dustDesignCo. - watches spend their next lives as rings, pendants...more @ http://www.dustdesignco.etsy.com/

Brazilian Eco Design - eco jewelry with a Brazilian flair. piacava fiber bracelet with recycled aluminum tube. Check out http://www.brazilianecodesigns.etsy.com/


FunkyRecycling - earrings, necklaces, etc. made from aluminum soda cans...at http://www.funkyrecycling.etsy.com/

Be Really Green - Grow a Garden

http://www.baconsquarefarm.etsy.com/ offers artistic
garden ornaments from their working farm. bacon square farm

dbulla - garden metal sculpture
see more : http://www.dbulla.etsy.com/

Sparkflight - http://www.sparkflight.etsy.com/ constructs garden sculpture from recycled wire.

http://www.firefallstudios.etsy.com/ - stained glass terrarium planter.

jpharris - a perfect market bag for the

gardener on your list. See more...

http://www.jpharris.etsy.com/ for more market bags and tshirts