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Online shopping is considered eco-friendly because it
contributes to lower carbon footprint and less energy consumption.
branching outVivaterras recycled metal branch
coat tree add a nature-friendly
touch to rooms. Cast in metal and
simple to assemble, this coat tree
provides sturdy support for hats,
bags, coats, and more.
Recycling metal saves 74%of the energy used to produce
them, reduces related water
pollution, air pollution and mining
wastes by about 70%.
www.vivaterra.com
green genieMade from an old vase wrappedin upcycled paper, this Genie Vase
from Hipcycle may not give you a
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prettier environment.
Upcycling requires no major
energy or resources and can also
be done at home easily to give
new life to old things.
hipcycle.com
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DECOFrom handmade decoraccessories to objectsmade from recycled andreclaimed materials, thereare sustainable versions of justabout anything - if you knowZKHUHWRQGWKHP+HUHDUHsome eco-friendly decoratingpieces from the best ecostores online to get you startedon creating a greener home.
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coast to coastBrighten up your table with these delightful Aisha
Coasters handmade from chips of camel boneinlaid together and then overprinted with colourful
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Camels are used throughout India for transportand when they come to the end of their natural life,
the bone is used in traditional handicraft. No animals
are harmed to create this product.
www.ecochic.com.au
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knit and tidyOne of Knits for Lifes bestsellers is this upcycled
and recycled accent chair dressed in crochet
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This ecological furniture uses yarn recycledfrom European fabric remnants on low-impact
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purchased, Knits for Life plant a tree with The
Nature Conservancy.
knitsforlife.com
rubber revivalVersatile and durable, these baskets are made
from recycled rubber tyres. Sold in a set of 3
in different sizes, the multipurpose baskets are
handy as a fashionable storage solution at home.
Tyres can be reused in many ways. On asmaller scale, they can be turned into beautiful
everyday objects like planters, storage items and
more; on a larger scale they be used to create
quieter highways through rubberized asphalt or
maintain a landscape through erosion control.
www.newlywish.com
Repurposing skips the middle man in
the recycling process, removing the need
to collect, ship, and reprocess materials
for reuse. Scrap materials, including tires,
bicycle chains, and keys, can simply be
put to a new, decorative use.
bell airSpruce up your outdoors with Bambecos hanging bells.
Made from recycled stainless steel for a clear, fresh sound
and polished appearance, these beautiful bells offers
gorgeous visual impact and delicate tones. The cord is made
from durable, natural jute where each strand is 7 feet long.
Available in three styles.
Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and loses none of its
original physical properties in the process. Recycling one
tonne of steel saves 1,100 kilograms of iron ore, 630 kilograms
of coal, and 55 kilograms of limestone. An average stainless
steel object is composed of about 60% recycled material.
Approximately 90% of end-of-life stainless steel is collected and
recycled into new products.
www.bambeco.com
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hot cycleWith each holding six taper
candles, these one-of-a-
kind candle holders are
made from reclaimed
bicycle components. Whats
interesting is that the wear
on these candelabras vary
greatly. Some look like bike
parts fresh out of the box, and
some, if they could talk, would
have great stories to tell.
Old bikes can now be
given new uses as their bike
parts can be carefully welded
together into surprisingly
attractive centerpieces.
www.hipcycle.com
Computers, laptops and tablets are primary
contributors to electronic waste (e-waste), posing a ma-
jor disposal issue because they are made up of various
components that are toxic to the environment. Before you
think about getting rid of anything, make sure you have
weighed all your options. Think about upgrading, donat-
ing or selling or recycling.
en new uses as their bike
rts can be carefully welded
gether into surprisingly
tractive centerpieces.
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wood be niceArtistically made from driftwood, this sculptural
bowl is large and good-looking enough as a tablecentrepiece. It is also perfectly sized to serve as a
fruit bowl.
Most driftwood comprises the remains of trees
that have been washed onto the shores of beaches
or lakes. Burning driftwood can produce toxins. For
this reason burning driftwood is not recommended - it
is better to repurpose them into different objects.
www.okadirect.com
steel curlsEach set of these stainless steel
book ends are handmade fromrecycled stainless steel and will last
for a long time without rusting over
time. The metal is cut with tin snips,
polished, and then heated for
colour. The swirls are hand formed
on each piece and care is taken
to make sure there are no burs or
sharp edges.
The stainless steel used for
this piece is made from about 60%
recycled materials. There are no
paints or chemicals used in the
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unique in their own ways, each one of these elegant
clocks is different from the next.
While the motherboard will be recycled about90 percent of the time, it is entirely possible that it can
be refurbished or reused as something else.
www.hipcycle.com