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Art from Recycled Junk Mail by Sandhi Schimmel Gold

Believe it or not, this piece of artwork was created by the artist by hand-cutting and hand-fitting thousands of squares and shards of junk mail....

Grasshopper 510

1944 North Damen AvenueChicago, IL 60647(773) 292-0510www.grasshopper510.com Curious about the name? The grasshopper symbolizes prosperity, wisdom and a leap of faith; 510 represents the wavelength m...

Tichy Trash Cameras

Miroslav Tichý took up photography in the mid-1950s, building his own cameras and enlargers from shoeboxes, tin cans, recycled glass and other waste materials:The rewind mechanisms were made of elast...

Ewaste Wildlife

When old computers shut down for the last time, where do they go to die? If you can’t take your electronics to a recycling center send them to Brenda Guyton, who breathes new life into them. Brenda ...

Recycled Driftwood Frames by Black Eyed Susan

These recycled driftwood frames are perfect for a home with an eclectic, organic style. We could definitely see them in a casual, beachy bungalow. Actually, we think they'd go well with our Chaba c...

Coffee Cuffs by Contexture

We love this: half for its creative genius (it's a bracelet AND a coffee jacket... you'll always have it with you!), half for its sheer and simple beauty. ...

Pinwheel Wall Hanging by Perch

Brand new from Perch (actually more like coming soon - we don't see it up on the site yet): the Pinwheel Wall Hanging. Eco friendly, mod AND warm, it manages to hit a number of attractive points for t...

Dear Deer Trophy-Plate at Unsaleable

If, like us, you're holding strong to the antler trend but sometimes (always?) get creeped out by a real skull fragment on your wall, you should check out Dear Deer by Bernhard Grafl. The traditional...

New from Yellow Owl Workshop

Two things we love: 1. Prints from the eco-friendly and locally based Yellow Owl Workshop2. The Polaroid Camera (RIP)...

Hybrid Wall Clock by Resource Revival

Riding your bike (as opposed to driving your car) is definitely a green way to travel. But what about turning your worn out bike parts into items for the home? ...

Green Decorating: With Books

When it comes to decorating, we think supporting artists is crucial. However, we're also partial to decorating with found objects, produce and other organic materials....

Good Question: Green Framing?

(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: green(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com)Galen asks: Is one way to hang...

Tim Gaudreau's Self-Portrait as Revealed by Trash

For an entire year, New Hampshire eco-artist Tim Gaudreau photographed everything he threw away. He recycles and considers himself environmentally responsible. He doesn't buy much. So what did he...

Time for an Old Book

Have an old book you like the looks of, but don't necessarily care to read? Recycle it into a stylish clock--this how-to guide goes as far as using an old cookbook for the kitchen clock! The how-to ...

Blogging Blueprint: Five Thrift-Store Finds Transformed

Adornment. If you haven't already noticed, that's the theme for the month of September across the rest of the AT sites. But what is green adornment? What makes one piece of artwork greener than anoth...