Holly Anne Mitchell changes losing lottery tickets into a revenue generating enterprise. The American artist designs and constructs her line of jewellery out of recycled paper products. Mitchell uses expired coupons, comic strips, stock lists, crossword and Sudoku puzzles, losing lottery tickets and used sweetener packets in the line showcased on her webs site NewspaperJewelry. The stylish collection includes bracelets, neckpieces, brooches, cufflinks, and earrings.
Mitchell's high-quality work is priced appropriately from $89 for many pairs of earrings and cufflinks to the “Shattered Dreams†losing lottery ticket neckpieces priced at $899. All of her pieces are sealed with a moisture-resistant coating.
See some more cool jewellery made from re-purposed materials:
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Fashion
- This trend refers to the increasing use of environmentally friendly materials and recycling practices for fashion products, presenting an opportunity for innovation in the sustainable production of jewelry.
- Circular Economy
- This trend pertains to the notion of waste reduction, the reuse of materials and pollution prevention, this presents an opportunity for innovation in the creation of innovative business models to recoup the maximum value from worn out materials.
- Artistic Recycling
- Refers to the exploitation of unutilized and unexplored pieces of waste that can be spun into effective finishes. This presents an opportunity for innovation in developing wider artistic and creative outlets for recycled items, including jewelry.
Who This Affects Most
- Sustainable Fashion Industry
- This industry incorporates the fashion industry's transition to ethical and environmentally sustainable practices which can be harnessed in the production of environmentally friendly jewelry.
- Recycling Industry
- This industry is focused on promoting waste reduction and recycling practices creating an opportunity for crafting innovative jewelry designs that utilize recycled materials.
- Art and Craft Industry
- This industry provides a platform for leveraging the discovery of sustainable craft ideas that can be infused into the fashion industry giving new life to recycled materials.
