RECYCLED ART
I HAVE JUST BEEN LOOKING AT A SITE WITH LOTS OF IDEAS ON HOW TO RECYCLE AND REUSE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING
http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/about
THESE ARE SOME OF THE CREATIVE IDEAS FEATURED ON THIS SITE
AND HERE ARE A COUPLE OF VIDEOS SHOWING HOW TO MAKE FLOWERS FROM PLASTIC BOTTLES AND PLASTIC BAGS
THIS YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT, STURDY GARDEN FURNITURE AND LOTS MORE ALL MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC
http://www.kaceyltd.com/index.asp
Specialists in Recycled Plastic
Welcome to Kacey Limited, manufacturers and distributors of 100% recycled plastic products, an excellent alternative to timber. We’re working towards a greener future.
Benefits of using recycled plastic:
- Maintenance free
- Rot & Algae Proof
- Very Strong & Durable
- Splinter free
- Vandal Resistant
- 100% Recycled & 100% Recyclable
- Environmentally Friendly
Ideal for:
- Boardwalks & Jetties
- Outdoor Furniture
- Decking
- Fencing
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeze check this out, it is fantastic plastic
RECYCLED FURNITURE
REALFURNITIRE.
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http://www.reelfurniture.co.uk/
I was just happily cruising around the net as you do and stumbled across this. I think this is wonderful, hand made individual pieces of furniture all made from recycled wood. Maybe someone could find a similar site that supplies the
Please check out the rest of the pictures in my album and check out their web site.
FROM THE COMPANY
Welcome to our gallery of eco-friendly furniture and housewares crafted from recycled timber by craftsmen who feel passionate about wood. We offer real timber furniture for indoor and outdoor use, which is easily assembled for transport, access and storage. All our wooden furniture has individual character and tactile quality with a palette of knots, grain and patina from a previous life.
About Us
Reelfurniture is the project of David Meddings who with 25 years experience as designer and furniture maker has been involved with environmental organisations in the past and sees the use of recycled timber as a design challenge and an active step towards change. This gallery is an opportunity to purchase direct from the furniture makers and we believe offers you a personal and efficient service. We appreciate any feedback that you have to offer.
Contact Details
Ideas, commissions, environment etc. info@reelfurniture.co.uk
Order enquiries sales@reelfurniture.co.uk
Telephone (44) 01953 457247
Address
Reelfurniture,
11a Bunns Bank,
Old Buckenham,
Attleborough,
NR17 1QD
Carbon Sink
When wood rots in landfill or is burned, greenhouse gases are released and contribute to climate change. Trees left standing act as carbon sinks that absorb these gases. Approximately 25% of the fresh weight of timber is carbon so if a forest grows at 10 cubic metres per hectare per year this would be equivalent to 10 fresh tonnes, 5 dry tonnes and 2.5 tonnes of carbon. Buying a recycled timber product (RCP) reduces deforestation and retains the locked in carbon.
A month or so ago I watched a series on BBC3 about six young fashion conscious people who went to India in search of the truth about who made their cheap fashion clothing and the conditions in which they were made. What this documentary showed didn’t come as much of a surprise to me; I have long been against cheap ‘throw away’ culture we live in. I had a pretty good idea how companies manage to fill our stores with clothing and fashion accessories at such ridiculously low prices, it doesn’t take a genius to work it out. My solution has always been to buy as much clothing as possible from a used source; recycled clothing is and has been for a very long time a big part of my life. The other alternative is to buy from an accredited FairTrade association, which I do as much as possible but FairTrade can’t always provide exactly what you need. The clothing is sometimes quite expensive and not always suitable. Anyway, the point is the idea of using recycled clothing needs to be taken more seriously. Fashion houses will never stop using sweat shop and child labour for as long as they have a steady stream of customers willing to but their clothes. I refuse to participate in this trade any more than I absolutely have too, and maybe my reluctance to participate doesn’t make a huge difference to the companies who make vast profits. Profit that’s made by exploiting innocent children and some of the poorest people in the world, but at least I have the satisfaction of knowing I’m not personally involved. The clothing shown here may not be to every ones taste but it was all bought from a recycled source (charity shops). I’ve had this stuff for a few years now, it was all really cheap and is all designer label stuff.
This is just a little about the programme.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/thread/blood-sweat-tshirts/
And this is a link to THREAD, an online ethical fashion magazine.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/thread/about/
Thread is the online fashion magazine dedicated to bringing you the latest in eco-clothing
Ethical fashion is fashion that has been made, worn and passed on in a way that looks after people, animals and the environment. The clothes we feature in Thread support this approach, making us essential viewing for fashion-conscious people who care about where their clothes come from. All clothes tick off at least one of these principles:
