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Recycled Material Sculptures

The Magda van der Vloed Vases are Made Out of Plastic Containers

— August 25, 2012 — Art & Design
The Magda van der Vloed vases are creatively made out of re-purposed and recycled materials. Magda's work focuses on minimizing waste, and she believes in the art of recovery and recycling. Many have a bad habit of over consumption, without considering the consequences.

Magda's creativity is reflected in each of her pieces. One would not normally think to re-use detergent and cleaning product bottles, but this craft proves that they can be re-purposed in a beautiful way. The artist carefully selected a few colored bottles and removed the labeling, and added some crocheted hats onto the nozzles to create these artistic pieces. These would be ideal for homeowners who are looking to spruce up their abodes without spending ample amounts of money.

This is also a great do-it-yourself project that is easy to replicate, and makes for a great conversation piece.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Art - Creating art with repurposed and recycled materials to minimize waste presents an opportunity for sustainability-focused innovation.
2. DIY Upcycling - Promoting DIY projects that upcycle waste materials could disrupt industries by reducing demand for new products and increasing awareness of sustainable practices.
3. Recovery and Recycling - Encouraging the art of recovery and recycling presents an opportunity for innovation in waste management and circular economy practices.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Home Decor - The use of repurposed and recycled materials in home decor could disrupt the home goods industry, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Green Crafting - Promoting sustainable crafting as a hobby or activity could create new markets for upcycled goods and reduce demand for new materials.
3. Waste Management - Encouraging the art of recovery and recycling in waste management could create opportunities for innovation in sustainable waste reduction practices.
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