The eco-friendly company Recycled Skateboards International (RSI) has made it their mission to reduce their carbon footprint one skateboard at a time. From the 2 million skateboards that end up in landfills all across the United States, the designers, married couple Devin and Lisa Kelley, repurposes these old decks and turn them into charming and colorful pieces of jewerly and accessories.
What began as a fun project for their child's fifth grade class quickly turned into a full time career. Today, their mission continues to be to try and get as many skateboards out of the landfills and into their studio so they can keep making these one of a kind pieces.
Creating jewerly out of recycled material may be nothing new, but RSI's use of recycled skateboard decks definitely is.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Jewelry
- Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create unique and sustainable jewelry using repurposed materials.
- Eco-friendly Fashion
- Potential for fashion brands to incorporate recycled materials into their products, reducing waste and carbon footprint.
- Circular Economy
- Chance for businesses to contribute to a circular economy by repurposing and reusing discarded materials in innovative ways.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Accessories
- Fashion brands can tap into the growing demand for sustainable and unique accessories made from recycled materials.
- Eco-conscious Lifestyle
- Opportunity for businesses in the eco-conscious industry to offer environmentally-friendly products and attract conscious consumers.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore the potential of repurposing materials to create unique and visually appealing products.
