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Pin to Win It: Enter Hovey Lee’s Eco-Jewelry Giveaway (Worth Up to $148!)

Nicole Abene — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Would you love to get your hands on a piece of Hovey Lee‘s gorgeous, environmentally sustainable jewelry? If you’re as enamored by her accessories as we are, then enter our Earth Day Contest for a chance to win an eye-catching design to call your own! Click ahead to find out more details on how to enter, and finally put that Pinterest obsession of yours to work!

Win This Recycled Inner-Tube Necklace From My Sister’s Art (Worth $600!)

Yuka Yoneda — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:30:40 +0000

Make a statement with your jewelry next time you walk into a room with this one-of-a-kind necklace made of discarded bicycle inner tubes. EcoFirstArt is giving away this avant garde, handcrafted necklace by My Sister’s Art (worth $600) to one lucky winner and it could be you. Entering is easy so try your hand at winning this gorgeous piece.

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Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklaces Upcycled from LEGO Blocks

Diane Pham — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:00:16 +0000

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t help but be enamored by these adorable heart-shaped pendants upcycled from LEGO blocks. An inspired idea by crafty mom of three Michelle of MichellesCharmWorld, these little charms are the perfect way to show your friends, family and especially your little ones how much you love them!

Hermès Debuts “Petit h,” a Line of Goods Made from Upcycled Factory Scraps

Diane Pham — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:00:39 +0000

‘Luxury labels’ and ‘ethical fashion’ are two phrases that don’t often find harmony in the same sentence , so when we caught wind of Hermès taking a stab at sustainability we had to applaud their efforts. The fashion powerhouse recently launched a new collection dubbed “Petit h”, a series of “unidentified poetic objects” formed from defective inventory and factory-floor leftovers. With inspired ideas and adept hands, the company’s artisans are creating everything from jewelry hangers from teapot spouts, dumbbells from crystal wear, and intricate necklaces from their leather scraps.

DIY: Transform Broken Christmas Lights into Fun Accessories

Diane Pham — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:00:53 +0000

Do you have a boxful of Christmas lights that have met their last leg? If you don’t want to go through the painstaking un-eco task of tossing out these little lights, then why not upcycle them into sparkly new holiday accessories for you and your friends? Whether you’re an avid DIY-er, or simply looking for something to do this lazy Sunday, take a cue from our quick and easy tutorial on how to fashion your own holiday-themed accessories for next to nothing!

7 Symbols of War Upcycled into Peaceful Eco-Accessories

Diane Pham — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:58:17 +0000

Give peace a chance with these amazing eco-accessories upcycled from of old weaponry! We’ve rounded up 7 designs that remove the tragic and violent nature of these pieces of war and instead fashions them into objects that evoke calm reverie. From shrapnel to bullets to firearms in the form of pendant necklaces, here’s proof that with a creative mind and peaceful spirit one can easily transform tools of oppression into symbols that incite nonviolent social commentary.

DIY: Tara St. James Shows Us How to Make Stylish Zipper Bracelets!

Diane Pham — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Pining for some new accessories this summer? Well, good news! One of our favorite eco-designers, Tara St. James, has just given us the lowdown on how to make her eye-catching and funky Zipper Bracelet! Got a broken zipper and some thread to match? Then click ahead for a quick and easy DIY tutorial on how you can upcycle an otherwise useless piece of metal, into a charming yet edgy bit wrist candy. Believe us, it’s as simple as XYZ!

Jewelry Made from Dismembered Barbie Doll Body Parts

Yuka Yoneda — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:45:00 +0000

We’re not exactly sure why writing about doll body part couture brings us so much pleasure, but it just feels right. And artist Margaux Lange‘s cheeky accessories made of Barbie doll bits and pieces are certainly something that heightens these macabre senses! From multi-ethnic Barbie doll hand brooches that appear to celebrate diversity, to heart shaped necklaces that showcase some of Barbie’s more racy portions, upcycled jewelry really doesn’t get any more fun than this. Click through our gallery to see all of Margaux’s funky pieces – including one of the Ken-doll variety (literally)!

CAT FOOD JEWELRY: Recycle A Cat-Food Can Into a Ring!

Yuka Yoneda — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:03 +0000

If you’re a cat parent, you probably know all about the mountainous pile of catfood that feline friends can go through in a week. Well instead of trashing your catfood cans, why not upcycle all that shiny metal into cool DIY rings? Check out our step-by-step guide at Ecouterre to see how!

Tara St. James’ Upcycled Zipper Jewelry Adds Zip to Your Wardrobe

Yuka Yoneda — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:00:11 +0000

Self proclaimed pack-rat and the design mastermind behind the eco-fashion line Study Tara St. James knows how to make upcycling look good. So we weren’t surprised to see that her latest endeavor takes something as mundane as old zippers and transforms them into objects of desire fit for the pages of Vogue (Anna Wintour, if you’re reading this, give Tara a call). Check out all of Tara’s beautiful beribboned, and shockingly affordable, necklaces and accessories before they all get scooped up!

Freakish Taxidermy Accessories Much Less Disgusting Than Fur Coats

Yuka Yoneda — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:00:03 +0000

Is that the vampire dude from Twilight?

Eeeeek! These taxidermied toppers and pigeon-wing pendants may get your gag reflex going, but they’re actually much more humane than the horrible and cruel mink coats and furs that we’ve been brainwashed to think of as “luxurious.” RP/Encore, with the taxidermy expertise of Reid Peppard, who happens to be vegetarian, makes their skin-crawling collection of jewelry and accessories out of rat bodies, guinea pig feet, and preserved pigeon feathers. The cool part? The “materials” that make these pieces extra “unique” all come from animals who have gone to that big vermin graveyard in the sky as a result of natural death, pest control or car accidents. If you ask us, that makes these artfully preserved necklaces, hairpieces and coin purses WAY less disgusting than animals carcasses that have been slaughtered just to sew them into fur coat.

Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » upcycled jewelry

Pin to Win It: Enter Hovey Lee’s Eco-Jewelry Giveaway (Worth Up to $148!)

Win This Recycled Inner-Tube Necklace From My Sister’s Art (Worth $600!)

ENTER THIS FABULOUS GIVEAWAY >

Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklaces Upcycled from LEGO Blocks

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Hermès Debuts “Petit h,” a Line of Goods Made from Upcycled Factory Scraps

READ MORE >

DIY: Transform Broken Christmas Lights into Fun Accessories

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7 Symbols of War Upcycled into Peaceful Eco-Accessories

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DIY: Tara St. James Shows Us How to Make Stylish Zipper Bracelets!

READ MORE >

Jewelry Made from Dismembered Barbie Doll Body Parts

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CAT FOOD JEWELRY: Recycle A Cat-Food Can Into a Ring!

READ MORE AT ECOUTERRE >

Tara St. James’ Upcycled Zipper Jewelry Adds Zip to Your Wardrobe

READ MORE AT ECOUTERRE>

Freakish Taxidermy Accessories Much Less Disgusting Than Fur Coats

READ MORE AT ECOUTERRE>