Earth Day is the national day for spreading environmental awareness in efforts to improve the state of our planet, and these Earth Day products are great examples of how you can reuse or recycle things that would otherwise be discarded. There are many things you can consciously do to try and reverse the damaged state of Mother Earth, or at least try to avoid making it worse. As humans on this planet we should all be mindful of driving less, eating locally and meticulously recycling to try and reduce waste.
These upcycled products are a creative way to waste less, so instead of adding more junk to a landfill try turning it into one of these creative products. From upcycled keychain accessories to upcycled canister time tellers, the next time you're thinking of tossing something in the trash consider making something entirely new out of it.
46 Upcycled Earth Day Products
From Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps to DIY Upcycled Picture Frame Decor:
Jessica Marren — Apr 16, 2013 — Eco
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Duct Tape iPad Covers
These DIY iPad Cases are Durable and Functional
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DIY Colorful Fans
This DIY Rainbow Fan is a Great Project for the Kids at Springtime
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Smashed Vase Keychains
Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders
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Upcycled Bathtub Seating
The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head
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Water Bottle Bangles
Turn a Bottle into a Quirky Bracelet Using Only Recyclables
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Upcycled Macabre Jewelry
FEEAS 'Made to Dislike' is a Collection of Creepy Vintage Accessories
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Upcycled Light Bulb Jewelry
This Necklace Makes Use a Burnt Out Bulb as a Statement Piece
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Upcycled Credit Card Charms
Kristal Romano Uses Old Credit Cards to Craft Gorgeous Trinkets
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Upcycled Keychain Accessories
This DIY Key Necklace is a Creative Way to Make Use of Old Keys
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Upcycled Instrument Workstations
Sarah Dodd's Piano Desk Gets a Second Chance at Life
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Quirky Upcycled Bow Ties
Wonder Lee Creates Playful Accessories for Men
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Upcycled Car Scrap Benches
The Tailgate Bench Utilizes Iconic Automobile Parts
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Handmade Ombre Stools
These Stools from Karlsson and Bjork Are Easy to Make
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Upcycled Denim Gadget Covers
Ikku Converts Denim and Canvas into Electronic Sleeves
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Upcycled Automobile Bikes
The CARMA Project Makes a Bike Out of Recycled Car Parts
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Upcycled Wine Glass Lamps
The Tacajur Wine Glass Lampshades Creatively Makes Use of Old Items
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Recycled Keyboard Androids
Gabriel Dishaw’s C3PO Recycled Artwork Puts R2-D2 to Shame
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Upcycled Sci-Fi Toy Rings
Jennifer Landa's Star Wars Toy Jewelry is Highly Original and Geeky
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Upcycled Explorer Lights
The Egg of Columbus Turns Paper Pulp into Contemporary Lighting Fixtures
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps
The Classified Moto Lamp is Made From Recycled Motorcycle Scraps
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Beer Cap-Tiled Floors
Protecting the Environment with Beer Caps is One Way of Being Eco-Friendly
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DIY Loofah-Embedded Soaps
This At-Home Soap Making Tutorial Puts Exfoliating Scrubs into the Bars
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Luggage Feline Loungers
The Samsonite Suitcase Pet Bed Lets Kitty Rest After Her Day's Travels
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Upcycled Doorknob Paperweights
This DIY Activity Lets You Turn Ordinary Items into Useful Products
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Reusable Chalkboard Tea Canisters
These Containers Make for the Perfect DIY Mother's Day Gift
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Upcycled Artisanal Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring Couture 2013 Collection was Divine
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Upcycled Canister Time Tellers
The Tea Tin Desk Clocks Have an Antiquated Appeal
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Upcycled Kids Clothing
KaLLio Turns Scrap Fabric into Adorable Garments for Children
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Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
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Test Tube Flower Ledges
This Wood Flower Shelf Collection Displays Glass Test Tubes
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Upcycled Monster-Inspired Bags
This Creative Tote Bag is Made from Old Cushions
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Upcycled Bullet Bangles
Newark's Gun Buyback Program Turns Gun Metal into Chic Accessories
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Upcycled Aircraft Classrooms
A Yakovlev Yak-42 is Transformed into an Inspiring Space for Students
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Upcycled Picture Frame Decor
This DIY Activity Transforms Old Picture Frames Into Imaginative Art
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Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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Upcycled Restroom Restaurants
The Attendant Sandwhich Shop Used to be a Bathroom
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Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
This DIY Betta Fish Tank Stays at a Consistently Warm Temperature
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Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
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Upcycled Soap Bottle Vases
Rubbish Design Creates Cute Products Out of Unexpected Materials
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Upcycled Baseball Cufflinks
These Sleeve Fasteners are Made From Authentic Major League Baseballs
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Upcycled Custom Neck Accessories
These Custom Bow Ties from Cordial Churchman are Charming
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Uniquely Upcycled Hammer Hooks
These Creative Coat Racks are Made of Old and Unused Tools
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Transparent Waste-Filled Chairs
The 'No Waste Chair' by Kees Dekkers Puts Garbage in the Spotlight
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture
The 'Remix Maison' Makes Use of Discarded Footwear
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs
The Herman Miller Eames Shell Chairs are Now 100% Recycled
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Package Recycling Hubs
Walmart & TerraCycle are Piloting a Recycling Collection Program
Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs
UAUPROJECT Uses Only Compostable or Recyclable Materials
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Canine-Friendly Branding Projects
Layer Overhauls the Branding of Canadian Dog Brand Earth Rated
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Can-Based Cleaning Kits
Puracy's Clean Can Starter Kit Eliminates Single-Use Plastic
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories
Sarah Christensen Uses Coffee Grounds as Material
Eco-Conscious Skincare Brands
Kiehl's Mission Renewal Shows its Commitment to People and the World
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Umbrella-Upcycling Brands
R-Coat Has Repurposed Over 2,000 Broken Umbrellas
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Plastic-Free Advent Calendars
Greener Beauty's Beauty Advent Shares Sustainable, Ethical Products
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Oyster Shell Dish Soaps
Oh Soap's Solid Dish Soap Upcycles a Commonly Discarded Material
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Marine-Degradable Straws
Repurpose's Biodegradable Straws Proclaim Plants Over Plastic
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Convenient Cleaning Strips
Tru Earth's Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Eco-Strips are Efficient
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Refillable Upcycled Deodorants
Elanur Aslan Designs the Sustainable Refresh Deodorant
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Haircare Take-Back Initiatives
Aveda's Take-Back Program and Refillable Pouches Help Reduce Waste
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Inspiring Eco-Aware Characters
Little Miss Waste Less Inspires Families to Reuse and Refill
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Plastic-Free Remembrance Poppies
Matter's Poppies are Made from Coffee Cup Waste & Wood Fibers
Recycled Sunglasses Collections
For Earth Month 2023, RAEN Launched the Recycled Black Collection
Eco Cardboard Can-Carriers
Wild Rose Craft Brewery Debuts Cardboard Can-Carrier to Reduce Waste
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Turtle Day-Honoring Eyewear Series
GlassesUSA Launches the Save the Tortoise Collection
Eco-Friendly Cannabis Packaging
Hippo Premium Packaging Earth Friendly Collection is Sustainable
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Virtual Recycling Campaigns
Intel & Dell Let Animal Crossing Players Recycle Rusted Parts
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Drop-Off Recycling Stations
SIG's Recycle for Good Program Encourages Waste Reduction
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Eco-Friendly Pasta Campaigns
Barilla Celebrates World Pasta Day with a New Campaign Initiative
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Advanced Molecular-Recycling Bottles
Air up and Eastman Launch a Drinking Bottle with Tritan Renew
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Earth Month Parfum Campaigns
Armani Beauty Embraces Terra Day With the MY WAY Parfum
Recycled Plastic Game Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition is Eco-Minded
Upcycled 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Upcycled Jars Collection Repurposes Old Containers
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Upcycled Paint Boxes
Up Paint's Up Box Helps Consumers Ship Back & Recycle Old Paint
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health