Decor
One of the greatest things about eco-friendly decor for your home---aside from all the environmental benefits---is the great, unique items available. Recycled materials save waste from landfills but also offer one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find at Ikea. Reclaimed wood calls to mind antiques (but in a modern way), while preventing more wood from being harvested. You'll find everything for eco-friendly decor here, from small items like soy candles encased in bamboo to big pieces like sustainable jute rugs in a range of designs. Plus, while eco-friendly decor is a must for making a new green home as environmentally conscious on the inside as it is on the outside, it's also a great way to get an older home greener without the high cost of renovating, and we've got plenty of handmade, eco-friendly decor options that are equally fabulous and preferable for the planet.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Standard Motorbike'
by Novica
This motorcycle of classic inspiration is built by Armando Ramirez from an intriguing collection of recycled metal pieces some extracted from cars. The tires are bearings from a car's electrical system and the hubcaps are electric coils. The motorbike's fuel tank once used to be a rocker arm from a car's ignition. The engine is shaped from a cogwheel as well as a timing chain. The headlight is a cogwheel while the rear light was taken from a clutch pedal. Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Blown glass figurines, 'Harvest' (set of 3)
by Novica
Ripe with glistening elegance a mandarin a tomato and a pumpkin become exquisite ornaments. The Quirarte Family masters hand-blown glass techniques to replicate their luscious beauty with orange undertones. Their stems are adorned with golden aluminum leaf caught within the recycled glass. Each piece is individually handmade thus size may vary slightly. Tiny bubbles bear witness to the authenticity of blown glass.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Piano Man'
by Novica
Leaning forward in concentration a musician plays a melody on the grand piano. The virtuoso is crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ramirez recycles them as rustic art. Please note it is the artist's intention no to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Rock Guitar'
by Novica
Awaiting the next set a rock musician's guitar takes a break. Armando Ramirez recycles an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts as rustic art. A bicycle chain outlines the body while a screw corrugated wire and metal bits left from a die cutter adorn it. A bearing screw and cog form the head. Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Gallant Knight'
by Novica
A gallant knight of recycled metal armor charges through time with lance and shield at hand. Peru's Miguel Mejia sculpts this masterpiece from motorcycle parts and scrap metal astutely transforming them into a vivid sculpture. I made the horse from several pipes which I joined to the legs with bolts; a motorbike chain became the neck and a rocker arm from a carburetor the head and jowls. I used a nut for the mouth the handle of a spoon for the horse's helmet five wires for the tail and metal sheets and bicycle chain for the cloak Mejia explains. For the knight's body I used a nail from a clutch as well as bolts and I made the head arms and legs from different nuts. The helmet is shaped from metal sheet the shoulders and wrists from spools. The removable lance comes from a long bolt and metal sheets and the shield features a chain. The stand which features my signature is made from motorcycle chains and metal sheet.
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Recycled paper ornaments, 'Festive Wreaths' (set of 4)
by Novica
The holiday season inspires the colorful artistry of Brazil's Luiz Freire in the design of this set of ornaments. The four wreaths are crafted by hand by weaving pipettes of recycled paper. They are decorated with cotton poinsettias and roses as well as with golden ribbons. The ornaments arrive is a card paper box decorated with cotton and jute.
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Iron sculpture, 'Sweet Wait'
by Novica
The 'sweet wait' refers to the stork bringing the baby we so anxiously wait for fruit of true love says Miguel Mejia before he explains how he crafted this endearing sculpture. I used metal sheets for the base and the cloth that holds the baby and wires for the stork's legs beak and baby's legs and arms. I used galvanized tubes for the stork's body and the plaques from coils for the wings. I made the stork's neck with a bolt and its head from a nut. I used a motorcycle sparkplug for the baby's body. Titled Dulce espera in Spanish.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Golfer Harlequin'
by Novica
Carefully lining up his next shot the Harlequin plays golf. Shaped of shining aluminum this sculpture comes from Luitpol. The gleaming ball rests tantalizingly on a tee amid manicured grass. The sculpture forms part of the artist's Harlequin collection.
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Teak sculpture, 'Paradise'
by Novica
A flower of paradisiacal beauty blossoms at the heart of this sculpture by Jamras Thapinta. He carves the piece by hand from teakwood with sublime detail and enhances his work with an aged finish. The sculpture is designed to stand on a bamboo base or hang on the wall.
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Recycled paper ornaments, 'Holiday Comets'
by Novica
Stars and flowers sparkle over festive comets in an original set of ornaments. Luiz Freire crafts them by hand from recycled paper and adorns them with elegant brocade and tinsel. The set of four ornaments arrives in a card paper box decorated with cotton and jute.
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Teak sculpture, 'Elephant Relaxes'
by Novica
Easing his heavy body to his knees an elephant relaxes. A keen observer of elephant behavior Pramode Boontieng carves the statuette with extraordinary realism. He sculpts the elegant figure from prized teakwood and achieves the dark color with an ebony seed dye. The tusks are fashioned of ivory darabela wood.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Tambourine Musician'
by Novica
Tapping on his tambourine the sambista invites everyone to experience traditional Brazilian rhythms. He is sculpted with artistic expertise from recycled newspaper kraft paper and wire. Norita Castro completes her sculpture with ink and gilt to create the illusion of a bronze piece. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Viola Musician'
by Novica
Proudly presenting his musical repertoire a sambista plays traditional Brazilian melodies as he strums the cords of his viola. Norita Castro sculpts his handsome presence from recycled newspaper kraft paper and wire using color and graphite dust to create the illusion of a metal piece. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Recycled paper ornaments, 'Chiming Bells' (set of 4)
by Novica
Brazil welcomes the holiday season with Luiz Freire's dazzling artistry. He designs four golden bells that are crafted by hand by weaving recycled paper. They are trimmed with cotton brocade tinsel and tin hearts. The ornaments arrive in a card paper box decorated with cotton and jute.
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Aluminum sculpture, 'It's O.K'
by Novica
Signaling O.K. shiny hands become a sculpture of versatile artistry. I designed this as a desk top sculpture to place letters or documents between the hands and the rods Luitpol explains. O.K. means that everything is going fine doing well or perfect and it's a gesture that is commonly used in an office or workplace. The Peruvian artist shapes the expressive hands from aluminum and sets them on an emerald green base that makes a stunning contrast.
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Recycled paper mask, 'Inca Mother'
by Novica
Weary eyes look toward the past in a touching mask by Jaime Zapata Espinoza. He depicts an elderly Inca woman her visage smooth and other-worldly. Zapata crafts the mask from recycled paper adding details in jute. The headdress recalls the traditional textiles of Andean cultures.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Film Projector'
by Novica
Armando Ramirez revisits the golden age of film with this classic film projector built from various auto parts and pieces of scrap metal. The pinewood handle is recycled from a nixtamal grounding mill used for preparing tortilla dough. Spark plugs a pulley from a toy train engine and the chain and wheel of a motorcycle begin to shape the projector. Several auto parts complete it such as the ignition wheel of a car the foot and diaphragm of the clutch pedal and a bearing from the electrical system. Other pieces include nails and metal sheets as well as a purpose-made part by Ramirez. Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Harlequin'
by Novica
Luitpol collects discarded objects recycling them in a sculpture filled with magic and fun. This whimsical Harlequin wears a vest covered with sequins. Fashioned of aluminum and a fiberboard of pine and sugarcane particles the figure is displayed on a wood base.
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Bamboo mini baskets, 'Emerald Sparkle' (set of 6)
by Novica
Weaving bamboo by hand Puspasari creates a set of six versatile baskets. Sparkling sequins cover the lids to create original treasure chests or gift boxes.
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Steel sculpture, 'Conqueror of the Andes'
by Novica
I try to create a sense of movement from within simple lines which is why I chose to depict the condor in flight begins Marco Florindez as he speaks of his inspiration. The condor is a South American bird of prey with narrow wings that are almost three meters long. Unfortunately it is an endangered species so I wanted to preserve it through my art. Florindez sculpts the condor from laminated steel carefully detailing the bird's wings. He fashions the neck head and beak from cotton to obtain an interesting contrast of textures. Finally the sculpture is painted gold and set on a round stand. Titled Conquistador de los Andes in Spanish.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Sky Trip'
by Novica
Shaped from recycled aluminum shining wings embrace a bright red plane. Luitpol utilizes an empty deodorant bottle adding automobile parts for this novel sculpture. The signature piece hangs from a display stand to move in the wind.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Go-Kart'
by Novica
Piloted by a clown this go-kart is fashioned from an empty deodorant bottle. Its wheels steering wheel and driver take shape from automobile parts. By Luitpol the fanciful sculpture of recycled materials is an affirmation for ecology.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Abstract Angel'
by Novica
Shaped from recycled aluminum a halo and shining wings distinguish this whimsical angel. Luitpol utilizes an empty deodorant bottle adding automobile parts for this novel sculpture. The signature piece hangs from a display stand so that it seems to fly.
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Recycled paper photo frame, 'Bamboo Forest' (4x6)
by Novica
Nature's beautiful artistry inspires the work of Brazilian designer Luiz Freire. He crafts an original photo frame with recycled paper featuring hand-painted motifs that resemble a bamboo forest. Fits a standard 4x6 photo.
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Steel statuette, 'Andean Llama'
by Novica
A llama looks over his shoulder in this graceful sculpture by Marco Florindez. On the base I added textures with the application of solder which makes it very interesting he says. My theme was the agricultural evolution in the Andes. These animals play a part in many ways.
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Recycled ContentRecycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae. It is one of the cheapest natural fibers and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. Jute fiber is 100% biodegradable and recyclable and thus environmentally friendly.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.
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