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26 Upcycled Innovations

From Upcycled Lamps to Repurposed Totes

— January 16, 2010 — Eco
Why recycle when you can upcycle as seen in these 26 Upcycled Innovations? Old becomes new and new is put on notice to become even newer or face being overtaken by these upcycled gems.

Don’t throw that cookie wrapper into a blue bin. Make it into a backpack instead! Remove your plates from your car before you sell it so that you can make an awesome belt. Be inspired to upcycle with 26 Upcycled Innovations.
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Eco-Friendly Parade Floats
Eco-Friendly Parade Floats
Catherine Pears' Mardi Gras Float is Made Entirely of Upcycled Junk
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License Plate Belts
License Plate Belts
Randi Tannenbaum Redefines Upcycled Street Style
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Upcycled Plywood Creativity
Upcycled Plywood Creativity
Blue Fence Project Will Recycle 2012 London's Olympic Enclosure
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Upcycled Live/Work Spaces
Upcycled Live/Work Spaces
The Mobile Office Changes to Suit Your Needs
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Upcycled Oxygen Cylinders
Upcycled Oxygen Cylinders
Real Everest Canisters as Art
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Upcycled Household Basins
Upcycled Household Basins
The Native Trails Copper Sinks are Recycled and Kill Germs
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Upcycled Charity Denim
Upcycled Charity Denim
Recreated Designer Jeans to Support Oceana
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Upcycled Totes
Upcycled Totes
The HO:LO Freeway Bags
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Hats Made of Upcycled Coffee Sacks
Hats Made of Upcycled Coffee Sacks
Trilby Hat by Ataahua
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Cinderella Couture
Cinderella Couture
Upcycled Fashion Rags by Zsofia Kormos for ‘Hundertwasser'
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Urban Upcycled Lamps
Urban Upcycled Lamps
Super Guppy Street Light Takes Upcycling to a New Place
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15
Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters
Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters
Upcycled Art by Flawed Frock
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Upcycled Couture
Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Auto Rim Sculptures
Auto Rim Sculptures
Car Parts Get Upcycled into Art Pieces
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Upcycled Gymnastics Equipment
Upcycled Gymnastics Equipment
Refurbished Sport Furniture Makes a Sweet Eco Statement
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Cookie Wrapper Backpacks
Cookie Wrapper Backpacks
TerraCycle School Supplies are Upcycled from Snack Packaging
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Upcycled Ancient Architecture
Upcycled Ancient Architecture
Japan's Plus House Channels Syles from Centuries Past
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Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Romain Jerome Creates Watches From Pieces of the Titanic
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Upcycled Runway Jewelry
Upcycled Runway Jewelry
LITTER SF's Recycled Accessories Impress at Christian Cota's S/S '10 Show
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Upcycled Furnishings
Upcycled Furnishings
Studio JSPR 'Plastic Fantastic' Re-Skinned Collection (Update)
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Recycled Luxury Leather Bags
Recycled Luxury Leather Bags
Cast-Offs Upcycled and Repurposed by B.C. Artisan
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5
Upcycled Fashion Tags
Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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Necktie Jewelry
Necktie Jewelry
Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld
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Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Esprit-Mystique Sells Eco-Friendly and Pretty Jewelry
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Upcycled Hearts
Upcycled Hearts
Recycled Beer Can Jewelry and Starbucks Keychains by KatieAnnCreations
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Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
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