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Cassette Tape Wallet
Relive the ’80s with this sweet small throwback to the days when cassette tapes were king. Made from discarded Denon, Memorex and Maxell cassette tapes, each wallet is handmade and eclectic — just like your taste in music

Walk/ Don’t Walk Chair
Handmade by artisan John Carter, this far-from-pedestrian chair combines fine art and trash for a truly unique creation. Not only is the entire piece handmade from street sign parts, but the New York City “Walk/Don’t Walk” signs really work — a remote control is included to turn them on and off at will. 

Bean Blob Chair
Where do ancient PVC advertising billboards go to die? Perhaps to provide comfort for your eco-chic trendsetter in the form of this funky bean bag made from recycled highway signs

Upcycled Tire Messenger Bag
Passchal Accessories Company has repurposed more than 20 tons of inner tubes to date. This Passchal Original Messenger Bag is made from discarded tractor inner tubes and comes complete with an automatic LED light that illuminates the interior of the bag, but shuts off automatically when the bag is closed.

 CD Case Chandelier
Rethink the archaic CD Jewel Case with designer Josh Owen’s CD Case Chandelier, a masterful reuse of otherwise landfill-clogging plastic.

Circuit Board Cuff Links
Made from discarded circuit boards, these glitzy cuff links are replete with techno-appeal. Make your guy the envy of his office mates.

Sign Chair
Just like the grown-ups, the tiniest members of the family can radically reuse with this one-of-a-kind chair made from highway signs.

Misprint Watering Can
Even typographical errors can find reuse as colorful watering cans made from defective printed metal scraps.

Record Mark Coasters
Hark back to the days of ancient-time rock ‘n’ roll with these repurposed vinyl record mark coasters

Silver Beer/Soda Can Cuff
Upcycle with bracelets made from real beer or soda cans. Coated with 100% sterling silver, each bracelet is snag-free. $99.99

Pool Ball Wine Stoppers
Billiards and drinking go hand in hand. Make the marriage complete with bottle stoppers decorated with discarded pool balls. $30 each

Nahui Ollin Purse Candy Wrapper Clutch
Nahui Ollin (pronounced: “now-we-oh-lean”) bags are hip, haute and handmade from recycled candy wrappers. $89 

Upcycled Floppy Disk Notepad
Made from postconsumer recycled paper and seemingly ancient floppy disks, these Recycled Floppy Disk Notepads are a radical throwback to early ’80s technology.

Recycled Wine Bottle Coat Rack
Hang up your coat and have a drink! The Green Glass Company’s innovative coat rack, made from discarded wine bottles rescued from the landfill, helps guests stay awhile

Bike Chain Bowl
This ingenious bowl is handmade in Oregon using real recycled bicycle chains. The perfect gift for the biker in your life, it holds anything from wallets and keys to potpourri.

 Ball Grenade Oil Lamp
A surefire icebreaker when entertaining the inlaws, these hand grenade oil lamps are made in the U.S.A. from actual surplus military grenades. Explosions not included.

Upcycled Ball Bag
Ok, so this one might not even be for sale — but isn’t it cool? The designers at EX49 are certainly radical with their reuse. This purse is made of a used soccer ball turned inside out. 

Bike Wheel Chair
Lounge in repurposed bicycle parts. This chair, handmade by Bike Furniture Design, is a retro amalgamation of bicycle bits including chromed steel rims, inner tubing and spokes.

 Soda Glasses
These conversation pieces are conservation pieces, too. These amber tumblers are made in Wisconsin from assorted Boylan’s soda bottles.

Coin Chair
Amassed from over 1,500 half dollar coins and 7,000 welds, this handcrafted stainless steel coin chair is a heavy investment.

License Plate Mailbox
Clad in discarded real state license plates with a billiard ball handle, this handmade mailbox will add unmistakable flair to any front yard. Each is one of a kind and features a unique mix of plates. 

 Pen Nib Cuff Links
Handmade from recycled Esterbrook pen nibs from the 1940s, these distinguished silver or gold cuff links make the perfect gift for writers, pen collectors or those who simply sign on the dotted line.

Field Guide Bird House
This fabulous fantasy birdhouse inspired by Peterson’s Field Guide is decoupaged and crafted entirely by hand using books discarded from libraries

Recycled Bottle Utensils
The coolest use of recycled bottles we’ve seen (so cool, we’ve included them even though they’re an artist’s creation and are not mass produced), these über-chic utensils are handcrafted from ancient beer and wine bottles. Hand cut, sanded and combined with eco-friendly cork and beech wood, each utensil is gorgeous and entirely unique. 

Upcycled Ruler Chair
This chair rules! Elevate your decor with these one-of-a-kind rare chairs handmade from vintage advertising rulers.

Wine Barrel Staves Dining Set
Made from recycled wine barrel staves, this dining set is the ultimate gift for the eco-oenophile

Flattened Wine Bottle Platter
Cut the cheese on this Flattened Wine Bottle Platter. A fantastic gift for any wine and cheese lover, each repurposed bottle comes with a decorative mark and pewter knife. 

Vinyl Album Photo Album
Whether you groove to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” or Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” you’ll like these recycled vinyl album journals. Each blank book is hand cut from discarded vinyl records, then hard bound with black cloth for a durable diary, sketchbook or conversation piece.

Wine Cork Flashdrive
Silicon Valley meets Napa Valley with these handmade wine cork USB flashdrives. 

Flip-Flop Nesting Boxes
Get more flip for your flop with these unique, colorful storage boxes handmade in the Philippines with scrap foam rubber from flip-flop factories. These nesting baskets are perfect for holding anything from toys to towels to…well…even flip-flops.

Hybrid Wall Clock
The perfect gift for the tardy bicyclist, this Hybrid Wall Clock is made from ancient bicycle parts

Telephone Wire Basket
Handmade by a group of Zulu weavers, these one-of-a-kind baskets are woven from scraps of insulated copper telephone wire. 

Water Ski Bench
Go for a ride on this surprisingly comfortable handcrafted Water Ski Bench or other furniture made from recycled skis, wake boards and the like. The perfect gift for the water sports lover!