Glass is such an amazing material – it can provide a sense of opaque mystery or be a transparent window to the world. I wanted to explore this ethereal substance and find out how ethical designers were incorporating it into their work.
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| Triple Lariat Necklace by Smart Glass Jewellery – Designer Kathleen Plate has crafted this beautiful piece from recycled drink bottle glass |
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| Glass Country Petite Cylinder Vase in Solid Mint from Koch & Co. – I simply adore the colour of this recycled glass vase! |
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| Bottle Bracelets by Dessin Creations – These unique bracelets have been hand-made from recycled wine and Skyy vodka bottles – upcycling genius! |
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| Recycled Glass Bracelet from the Eden Project – I really like the unusual colour combination. It reminds me of a bright sunny day at the beach turning quickly into a thunderstorm! |
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| Bandejas by designer Lucia Bruni – What a delicious idea for a serving platter! Made from 100% recycled glass |
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| Mason Jar Square Pendant by Bottled Up Designs – This beautiful pendant has been crafted from the base of an old mason jar! |
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| Mediterranean Shades Bracelet by Austin Allen – The artist uses shards of recycled glass to capture the essence of the Mediterranean sand and sea |
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| Lace Coaster Set by Aurora Glass – Made from 100% recycled glass, these coaster make keeping cup rings off your table a very elegant affair indeed :o) |
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| “Duo de coeurs” Necklace by Gontié Paris – This piece of handmade French jewellery is part of a collection of accessories made from recycled Coca Cola bottles! For every piece of jewelry purchased, Gontié Paris will plant a tree :oD |
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| Surf Joy Jewellery Set by Jody Freij-Tonder – I really appreciate the abstract representation of the surf in this handmade set crafted from 95% post-consumer recycled glass |
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| The ‘Round’ Jewellery Collection by Lucia Bruni and Rosa Martinez Barta – This is a lovely collection of recycled glass jewellery by two Barcelona-based designers |
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| Set of 4 Tumblers by Studio Tord Boontje and Emma Woffenden – Loving the simple yet stunning aesthetic of these hand-cut tumblers created from recycled post-consumer wine bottles |
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| African Beaded Necklace from Viva Terra – This earthy necklace consists of recycled glass and ceramic beads and was made by a successful women’s collective located in sub-Saharan Mali |
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| Sea Rose by Japonicas – This romantic necklace has handpicked sea glass as its centrepiece |
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| Sea-breeze Earrings from Lucky Waste – I adore the unique shape and colour of these earrings as they reflect the light. Made from a discarded bottle of mineral water – gorgeous! |
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| Earth Beaded Bracelet by Live Green – This lovely bracelet combines recycled glass with wooden beads including an engraved bead representing the globe |
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| Transglass Cut Vase by Artecnica – This amazing functional work of art has been created from a recycled post-consumer wine bottle and now graces the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York! Now you can grab one for your own home :o) |
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| Sea Glass Bottle Lip Key Ring Charm by Ecstasea – This hand-collected remnant makes me feel all ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’! |
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| African Recycled Glass Beads from The Bead Chest – This extremely pretty beads were made by members of the Krobo Tribe located in Ghana using traditional techniques |
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| Aqua Blue Earrings by Peacock Jewellery – These recycled glass earring would be like wearing beautiful droplets of water |
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| Cornish aqua sea glass cufflinks by Kate Pearse – Fabulously unique cufflinks for the man who loves the ocean! |
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| Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Surfaces – How wonderful! If you’re in the market for a new kitchen or just a bit of a make-over for your old one, you can order surfaces made from recycled bottles and jars |
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| Mint Chunky Sea Green Recycled Glass Necklace by Ekaterina Velichko – Wear this like a sea-mist floating around your neck |
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| Pure-Bottle by Lucia Bruni – This AMAZINGLY cool handmade fully recycled and recyclable table set contains a tumbler, a lantern and a spoon |
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| Seafoam Sea Glass Pendant from Sea Glass Treasures – This ethereal looking piece of sea glass was collected on the shores of Canada’s Prince Edward Island |
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| Bubbled Beverage Dispenser from Anthropologie – Recycled glass has been blown into a beautiful bubble. What a fabulous way to dispense your favourite drinks! |
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| Bombay Sapphire Gin Drip Necklace by Aussie Jules – I’m a big fan of these globules of indulgent sparkling glass crafted from a Bombay Sapphire Gin bottle |
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