One of the ethos of skateboarding is DIY, resulting in a wide variety of upcycled skateboard finds. In these eco-conscious times, many people are reusing old supplies to imagine a plethora of new ones. It has become a great way to capitalize, as is demonstrated by the Vuerich Brothers who created the upcycled skate deck shades.
Artists such as Hiroshi are constantly using the wood from colorful boards as a way to create anything from fruity eco sculptures to recycled sharkboards. Often it is artists who have such a strong connection to the sport, living their lives according to skater lifestyle. The ideas from people such as Bjorn Holm, the creator of recycled deck surfboards, are constantly trying to find ways to interact with the sport.
And others find skateboards as a great way to decorate a home as is demonstrated by skater storage systems, turning boards into handy shelves
27 Upcycled Skateboard Finds

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Recycled Skateboard Shades
Holloway SK8 Sunglasses are Decked-out Frames

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Fruity Eco Sculptures
The Haroshi Apple is Another Awesome Upcycled Skate Deck
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Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
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Skateboard-Recycled Cases
The Grove Made MapleXO iPhone Cases are Made for Skaters
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Upcycled Skateboard Seats
The Deckbench by Jason and Adam Podlaski Will Deck You Out
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Bird-Flipping Board Sculptures (UPDATE)
The Newest Haroshi Installation is Very in-Your-Face
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Recycled Deck Surfboards
The Bjorn Holm Reto Creates Waves with His Design
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Recycled Skateboard Art
The Skate and Destroy Sculpture Exhibit Finds Beauty in the Broken
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Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
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Deck-Designed Houses
The 'Skate-Home' Implements Boards All Over the Interior
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Skater Storage Systems
The Skateboard Shelf Will Kickflip Your Interior Decor
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Skateboard Deck Statues (UPDATE)
These Haroshi Wooden Sculptures are Artful and Intricate
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Fashion From Skateboard Parts
Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles
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Shattered Skateboard Furniture
Design Firm Art of Board Recycles Skate Decks for Stylish Interiors
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Salvaged Skateboard Decks
Erickson Longboards are Designed and Made from Reclaimed Wood
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Up-Cycled Skate Shops
Michael Neumann Architecture Choose Salvage to Create an Authentic Store
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Skater Eco Jewelry
Seven Plys Skateboard Ring is Made From Upcycled Skate Decks
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Luminous Linear iPhone Covers
Vibrant Grove Skatebacks are Cases Made from Skateboard Materials
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Broken Skateboard Art
The Haroshi Hydrant is Another Addition to the Artist's Upcycled Work
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Rainbow-Happy Sneaks
The Special Edition Haroshi Nike Dunk Makes Your Feet Look Happy
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Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
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Extreme Sport Bookshelves
The Pure Skateboard Shelf is Made Entirely Out of Old Skateboard Decks
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Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
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Scary Skateboard Shelves
Skullhouse Skull-Covered Wall Art Lets You Honor Halloween Year-Round
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Reclaimed Wood Timepieces
The se_arch+resQ Eco-Clocks Feature Laser-Prints
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Upcycled Skateboard Decor
The Nitraid Key Holder Takes Old Boards and Makes Them Live Again
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Recycled Sharkboards
The Hammerhead Shark Skateboard Sculpture is a Real Street Shark
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Deadstock Denim Clogs
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Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Vegetable-Inspired Tonal Skate Shoes
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Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes
BAPE and Vans Launch Another Collaborative Sneaker
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
Artful Sneaker Musical Installations
Vans Introduced the Old Skool 36 FM in an Art Installation
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers
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Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Skate-Centric Classic Footwear
Vans Introduces the Refreshed Skate Old Skool 36+ Model
Upcycled Camping Gear Collections
Luno Boasts a Range of Upcycled Gear at Affordable Prices
Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes
Vans Old Skool Premium GORE-TEX are Available in Japan
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Upcycled Correx Lampshades
Tabitha Bargh's 'Poly' Collection is Made with Used Real Estate Signage
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Cardboard-Inspired Breathable Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Samba Cardboard Sneaker Model
3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series
A Team of Designers Created Projects with EconitWood
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Mushroom-Made Eyewear Packaging
MONC Continues its Mission of Sustainability with a New Packaging
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
Modern Upcycled Garden Chairs
Sebastian Alberdi Designs the Eiger Garden Chair for Füür
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Upcycled Rubber Material Partnerships
Hero Flooring and Nike Continue to Work Together
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Durably Chic Skateboarder Sneakers
The Cariuma Naioca Pro Sneaker Supports Optimal Board Feel
Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear
Vans Joins BEAMS SSZ on the Era Skool Sneaker Model
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
Blue Green Works Showcases its New Wood Lighting Installation
Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores
The New Vans West End Location in London is Skateable
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes
Packer Remixes the Timberland Handsewn Boat Shoe
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers
S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. and OTW By Vans Join on a Sneaker
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards
V-Flat World Introduces the New 'Shadow Boards'
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
Playfool Designed the Forest Crayon Made From Real Wood
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks
Kai and Sunny Create a New Skate Deck Called 'Spirited Away'
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans LX Old Skool 36 GORE-TEX Sneakers are Springtime-Ready
Upcycled T-Shirt Boucherouite Rugs
Stüssy and Artisan Project Drop the Boucherouite T-Shirt Rugs
Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers
Carpet Company Creates a Vans Skate Old Skool 36+
Therapeutic Sunset-Inspired Cards
Sunset Spark Deck Offers Mindfulness Tools with Painted Sunsets
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Educational Linoleum Birdhouses
The 'ELVI' Birdhouse Educates About Sustainability
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
Vans and PaperGirl Announce Their New Collaboration
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Upcycled Courier Uniforms
FedEx and Mori Notes Transform Old Delivery Uniforms Into New Products
Surf-Inspired Skate Collections
Vans and Yusuke Hanai Join Forces on a New Collection
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Upcycled Workwear Lines
Stüssy Introduces an Upcycled Capsule Collection with Our Legacy WORK SHOP
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers
OTW by Vans Introduces the Engineered Knit Pack of Footwear
Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools
Alexander Latersztain Designs the Stump Recycled Stools
Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs
DGK Highlights Its Saved by Skateboarding Program
Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers
Faith Demirci Designs the Korka Organizer System
Salvaged Material-made Saunas
Ika Architekti Designs the Upcycled Sauna in a Garden
Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards
The Newave Modular Surfboard is Completely Customizable
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks
DGK Founder Stevie Williams Marks a Career Milestone
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers
Vans Adds a Dynamic VIbram Sole Unit to the Sk8-Hi Shoe Model
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios
Workers of Art Presents the WOA Second Home in Kochi
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Ocean Plastic Athletic Courts
VersaCourt & Tide Ocean SA Develop Sustainable Athletic Courts
Layered Core Paddle Boards
The Boardworks Kraken Stand-Up Paddle Board Has a Stabilized Design
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Luxurious Wooden Surfboards
Bentley, Marnie Rays, and Otter Surfboards Launch a Bespoke Surfboard
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Pencil Shaving-Inspired Decks
Thilina Liyanage's Tropical Yoga Deck is Sustainably Built
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work