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23 Eco-Friendly Ornaments

From Upcycled Ornament Planters to Techie Christmas Decor

— October 20, 2013 — Eco
With the holiday season right around the corner, there is no better time to start thinking about decor ideas, and these eco-friendly ornaments are offering some uniquely sustainable options when it comes to decorating your home or tree.

While purchasing all your decor and holiday items at the local store is definitely one way to get all your accessories, opting to go a more environmental approach is a great way to turn the holiday season into a greener occasion. Allowing homeowners to creatively recycle objects and turn them into festive pieces of decor, these eco-friendly ornaments will surely make a huge impression within any home.

From illuminators that resemble adorable little critters to upcycled bicycle link decor and ornament planters, these eco-friendly ornaments will definitely infuse the holidays with a more heartfelt environmental touch.
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Long-Lasting Critter Lights
Long-Lasting Critter Lights
Recycle Old Bulbs and Renew Energy Sources with Rakafuki Friends
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Speckled Robin Egg Decor
Speckled Robin Egg Decor
The Nest Christmas Ornaments Bring Natural Holiday Cheer
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DIY Gift Tags
DIY Gift Tags
The Northcoast Zeitgeist Homemade Project Inspires Scrappy Creations
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Blue Illuminating Bottles
Blue Illuminating Bottles
The Trap Light Uses Photoluminescent Pigments to Store Light
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Plantable Gift Tags
Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
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Upcycled Light Bulb Jewelry
Upcycled Light Bulb Jewelry
This Necklace Makes Use a Burnt Out Bulb as a Statement Piece
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Glow-in-the-Dark Ornaments
Glow-in-the-Dark Ornaments
Eco Xmas Orbs, Pop Culture & DIY Kits
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Upcycled Bicycle Link Decor
Upcycled Bicycle Link Decor
The Bike Chain Star Ornament is Made Out of Polished Salvaged Parts
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Vintage Sheet Music Ornaments
Vintage Sheet Music Ornaments
The Music Paper Folded Stars are Classically Enticing
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Milk Jug Art
Milk Jug Art
iPlay Patio Lanterns
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Geometric Himmeli Decorations
Geometric Himmeli Decorations
Eco-Friendly Tree Ornaments are the New Rage
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Ironic Nature Ornaments
Ironic Nature Ornaments
Decorate Your Tree with Exotic Twigs, Leaves and Moss
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Lacy Recycled Decor
Lacy Recycled Decor
‘Bulbous' Sculptures Made From Plastic Milk Bottles
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Recycled Robot Jewelry
Recycled Robot Jewelry
Obvious Front
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Re-Purposed Cork Decor
Re-Purposed Cork Decor
The Wire Christmas Angel Ornaments Put Drink Stoppers to Good Use
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Techie Christmas Decor
Techie Christmas Decor
Holiday Wreath for Geeks is a DIY Christmas Craft
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Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
The Cardboard Christmas Tree
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Giant Cardboard Tannenbaums
Giant Cardboard Tannenbaums
Giles Miller's Carboard Christmas Tree is the World's Largest
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Old Incandescant Lightbulbs Revamped as Mini Gardens
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Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
PET Lights
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Ornamental Garden Decor
Ornamental Garden Decor
The Hanging Glass Terrarium from CB2 Brings Nature Indoors
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