Earth Day is the national day for spreading environmental awareness in efforts to improve the state of our planet, and these Earth Day products are great examples of how you can reuse or recycle things that would otherwise be discarded. There are many things you can consciously do to try and reverse the damaged state of Mother Earth, or at least try to avoid making it worse. As humans on this planet we should all be mindful of driving less, eating locally and meticulously recycling to try and reduce waste.
These upcycled products are a creative way to waste less, so instead of adding more junk to a landfill try turning it into one of these creative products. From upcycled keychain accessories to upcycled canister time tellers, the next time you're thinking of tossing something in the trash consider making something entirely new out of it.
46 Upcycled Earth Day Products
From Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps to DIY Upcycled Picture Frame Decor:
Jessica Marren — Apr 16, 2013 — Eco
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Duct Tape iPad Covers
These DIY iPad Cases are Durable and Functional
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DIY Colorful Fans
This DIY Rainbow Fan is a Great Project for the Kids at Springtime
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Smashed Vase Keychains
Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders
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Upcycled Bathtub Seating
The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head
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Water Bottle Bangles
Turn a Bottle into a Quirky Bracelet Using Only Recyclables
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Upcycled Macabre Jewelry
FEEAS 'Made to Dislike' is a Collection of Creepy Vintage Accessories
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Upcycled Light Bulb Jewelry
This Necklace Makes Use a Burnt Out Bulb as a Statement Piece
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Upcycled Credit Card Charms
Kristal Romano Uses Old Credit Cards to Craft Gorgeous Trinkets
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Upcycled Keychain Accessories
This DIY Key Necklace is a Creative Way to Make Use of Old Keys
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Upcycled Instrument Workstations
Sarah Dodd's Piano Desk Gets a Second Chance at Life
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Quirky Upcycled Bow Ties
Wonder Lee Creates Playful Accessories for Men
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Upcycled Car Scrap Benches
The Tailgate Bench Utilizes Iconic Automobile Parts
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Handmade Ombre Stools
These Stools from Karlsson and Bjork Are Easy to Make
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Upcycled Denim Gadget Covers
Ikku Converts Denim and Canvas into Electronic Sleeves
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Upcycled Automobile Bikes
The CARMA Project Makes a Bike Out of Recycled Car Parts
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Upcycled Wine Glass Lamps
The Tacajur Wine Glass Lampshades Creatively Makes Use of Old Items
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Recycled Keyboard Androids
Gabriel Dishaw’s C3PO Recycled Artwork Puts R2-D2 to Shame
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Upcycled Sci-Fi Toy Rings
Jennifer Landa's Star Wars Toy Jewelry is Highly Original and Geeky
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Upcycled Explorer Lights
The Egg of Columbus Turns Paper Pulp into Contemporary Lighting Fixtures
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps
The Classified Moto Lamp is Made From Recycled Motorcycle Scraps
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Beer Cap-Tiled Floors
Protecting the Environment with Beer Caps is One Way of Being Eco-Friendly
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DIY Loofah-Embedded Soaps
This At-Home Soap Making Tutorial Puts Exfoliating Scrubs into the Bars
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Luggage Feline Loungers
The Samsonite Suitcase Pet Bed Lets Kitty Rest After Her Day's Travels
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Upcycled Doorknob Paperweights
This DIY Activity Lets You Turn Ordinary Items into Useful Products
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Reusable Chalkboard Tea Canisters
These Containers Make for the Perfect DIY Mother's Day Gift
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Upcycled Artisanal Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring Couture 2013 Collection was Divine
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Upcycled Canister Time Tellers
The Tea Tin Desk Clocks Have an Antiquated Appeal
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Upcycled Kids Clothing
KaLLio Turns Scrap Fabric into Adorable Garments for Children
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Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
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Test Tube Flower Ledges
This Wood Flower Shelf Collection Displays Glass Test Tubes
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Upcycled Monster-Inspired Bags
This Creative Tote Bag is Made from Old Cushions
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Upcycled Bullet Bangles
Newark's Gun Buyback Program Turns Gun Metal into Chic Accessories
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Upcycled Aircraft Classrooms
A Yakovlev Yak-42 is Transformed into an Inspiring Space for Students
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Upcycled Picture Frame Decor
This DIY Activity Transforms Old Picture Frames Into Imaginative Art
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Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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Upcycled Restroom Restaurants
The Attendant Sandwhich Shop Used to be a Bathroom
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Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
This DIY Betta Fish Tank Stays at a Consistently Warm Temperature
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Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
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Upcycled Soap Bottle Vases
Rubbish Design Creates Cute Products Out of Unexpected Materials
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Upcycled Baseball Cufflinks
These Sleeve Fasteners are Made From Authentic Major League Baseballs
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Upcycled Custom Neck Accessories
These Custom Bow Ties from Cordial Churchman are Charming
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Uniquely Upcycled Hammer Hooks
These Creative Coat Racks are Made of Old and Unused Tools
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
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Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Sophisticated Sustainable Jewelry
Dea Dia Recently Debuted a New Sustainable Jewelry Collection
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Upcycled Camping Gear Collections
Luno Boasts a Range of Upcycled Gear at Affordable Prices
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Canine-Friendly Branding Projects
Layer Overhauls the Branding of Canadian Dog Brand Earth Rated
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Eco-Friendly Trash Bags
Revolution Launched the Heavy Duty Trash Bags Dubbed Dailygood Bags
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Refurbishing Home Hardware Initiatives
D Line Launches Re-Handle®, Focusing on Sustainability
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Hygiene Refillery Stores
Viva Earth Refillery Offers an Assortment of Refillable Natural Products
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Eco-Friendly Refill Stores
Desert Refillery Provides Shoppers with Sustainable Personal Products
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Oyster Shell Dish Soaps
Oh Soap's Solid Dish Soap Upcycles a Commonly Discarded Material
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps
Alkesh Parmar Designs the Sustainable Apeel Pendant Lamp
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Refillable Upcycled Deodorants
Elanur Aslan Designs the Sustainable Refresh Deodorant
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Recycled Sunglasses Collections
For Earth Month 2023, RAEN Launched the Recycled Black Collection
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Turtle Day-Honoring Eyewear Series
GlassesUSA Launches the Save the Tortoise Collection
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Denim Take-Back Events
Target's New Denim Event Encourages Customers to Trade In Old Items
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Shea Butter-Infused Lip Treatments
Kinfield's Lip Rescue Moisturizing Lip Treatment is Recyclable
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
Complimentary Wheat-Based Utensils
SeaWorld is Marking World Oceans Day with a Free Gift
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Waste Reduction Campaigns
Rhyme & Reason's #NoNewPlastic Encourages Small Daily Actions
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Advanced Molecular-Recycling Bottles
Air up and Eastman Launch a Drinking Bottle with Tritan Renew
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health
Up-to-Date Recycling Information Platforms
The Recycling Partnership Has Introduced Recycle Check