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DIY Drug Jewelry

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Expired Pill Bracelets' are Creative and Fun

— September 2, 2012 — Fashion
If you're ever wondering what to do with all those old and unused prescription drugs lying around your house, then you should take note of Punkartkaietsi and use them to make 'Expired Pill Bracelets.'

Punkartkaietsi has made two different DIY tutorials available for all those that are feeling a little crafty. You can copy her designs exactly on her blog, or just get an idea of what to do and come up with your own creative design.

She leaves the pills encased in their original packaging as to ensure that the pills don't get wet or ruined. She then cuts the case around them into fun shapes and grabs either leather strips or chain to make a bracelet out of them.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Medical Waste - Companies can tap into the market of environmentally conscious consumers and create innovative products using medical waste.
2. DIY Fashion - The trend of creating unique and personalized fashion pieces through upcycling could inspire new business ideas, from online tutorials to retail stores.
3. Alternative Health Accessories - The trend of using expired pills as jewelry could lead to new opportunities in the health and wellness industry, such as creating wearable tech for personalized health monitoring.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies can explore innovative ways to repurpose expired or unused drugs to reduce waste and create profitable products.
2. Retail - Retail companies can target the DIY fashion trend by offering materials, tutorials, and encouragement for customers to create their own unique and personalized fashion pieces.
3. Wearable Technology - The trend of alternative health accessories could inspire wearable technology companies to create innovative health monitoring devices that are also stylish and wearable.
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