While sculptures and decorative artworks are fascinating to admire, these eco-friendly art pieces are both beautiful and sustainable. Many artists have found a way to incorporate wasteful materials into their organic art displays. For example, designers Azusa Murkakmi and Alexander Groves created a vast collection of whimsical artworks that solely use pieces of plastic garbage found in the sea.
Other pieces of art are actually fully functioning devices as well. These types of artworks strive to make a bold statement about the resources we have and how to maintain them. Artist Tomás Saraceno made his point by creating a hot air balloon made out of plastic bags that looked like the patchwork of a quilt.
These examples of eco-friendly art pieces aim to support the cause of global sustainability while simultaneously providing eye-pleasing displays of art.
45 Eco-Friendly Art Pieces
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Rustic Recycled Art
Moerkey Transformed Old Keys and Coins into Beautiful Art
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Cute Scrap Metal Sculptures
Artist Dean Patman Creates Animal Sculptures from Recycled Materials
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Eco-Friendly Animal Sculptures
Natsumi Tomita's Recycled Metal Sculptures are Amazingly Intricate
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Romantic Living Sculptures
The Draped Bust Living Sculpture from Fancy is Gorgeously Green
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Neon Driftwood Decor
These Painted Branches Tranform Discarded Wood into Art
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Technicolor Wire Scupltures
Artist Nathan Carter's Colorful Wire Collages are Contemporary
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Polygonal Paper Art Sculptures
Huntz Liu's Geometric Art is Reminiscent of Stained Glass Windows
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Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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Dissassembled Bicycle Illustrations
Artist Jennifer Beatty Turns Upcycled Bike Parts into Art
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Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
This Bottle Cap Structure Sends an Important Message About Pollution
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Upcycled Oil Barrel Furniture
Designer Phil Davidson Creates Amazingly Bright Home Furnishings
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Recycled Skateboard Artwork
Artisit Haroshi Constructs Techicolor Sculptures Using Old Skateboards
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Sustainable Shopping Galleries
The TMRW TGTHR Nordstrom Pop-Up Showcases Socially Conscious Brands
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Massive Water Filtrating Sculptures
This Structure Combines Sustainability with Elegance
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Upcycled Horn-Like Sculptures
Henry Baumann Uses Discarded Cable Spools to Create Works of Art
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Upcycled Can Sculptures
These Pop Culture Characters are Recreated Using Recycled Aluminum Cans
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Massive Submerged Girl Sculptures
Ocean Atlas by Jason deCaires Taylor is Located in the Bahamas
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Computer Keyboard Sculptures
This Keyboard Art Expresses Society's Relationship with Technology
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Biodegradable Patterned Sculptures
The Wood Sculptures of Michael Ferris Jr. are Striking
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Plastic Ocean Art
The Gyrecraft Art Project Uses Discarded Plastic to Make Handcrafted Sculptures
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Upcycled Wine Bottle Decor
These Hurricane Lanterns from Etsy's BoMuLuTra Shop are Eco-Chic
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Trash-Made Head Sculptures
Nicolas Holiber Makes Colorful Mixed Media Art Out of Unwanted Material
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Upcycled Fabric Accessories
These Vintage Bags & Accessories Feature WWII Military Canvas Fabrics
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Upcycled Skateboard Guitars
These Handcrafted Guitars are Made from Used Wooden Skateboard Decks
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Melted Leather Furniture
'Structural Skin' is a Collection of Glue-Infused Leather Furniture
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Upcycled Smartphone Decor
Twice Used Takes Recycled Phones and Turns Them Into Decorative Items
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Intergalactic Skateboard Sculptures
Derek Keenan Maked an Upcycled AT-AT Sculpture
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Upcycled Fishnet Carpets
These Eco-Friendly Modular Carpets Can Be Adjusted & Re-Sized
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Exquisite Wood Paintings
Artist Rebecca Artemisa Depicts Fantastical Scenarios
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Sustainable Pop-Art Decor
This Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is Made Using Recyclable Materials
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Coal Mine Sludge Paintings
John Sabraw and Guy Riefler Worked to Solve an Environmental Issue
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Literature-Made Tea Cups
Artist Cecilia Levy Creates Delicate Vessels Out of Comic Books and More
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Soda Can Car Sculptures
These Pop Can Sculptures Were Made by Various African Artisans
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Upcycled Washing Machine Bars
These Washing Machine Drums Get a New Vibrant Look
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Cardboard Animal Sculptures
This Elephant Sculpture was Made from 6,000 Recycled Cardboard Tubes
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Upcycled Iconic Vinyl Timepieces
Artist Anant Lopas Makes Each Pop Culture Vinyl Clock by Hand
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Gargantuan Root Installations
Artist Henrique Oliveira's Recycled Wooden Trunks are Incredible
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Eccentric Surfboard Art
Hayden Cox Opened a Gallery for His Surf-Inspired Art Collection
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Whimsical Beach Trash Art
These Glittery Sculptures are Made from Pieces of Plastic Sea Garbage
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Eco Air Balloons
This Sustainable Hot Air Balloon is Made Entirely of Recycled Plastic Bags
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Baby Helmet Upcycled Art
Paula Strewn Revamps Boring Baby Helmets
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DIY Bottle Cap Candles
This Upcycled Tea Light Craft is an Easy Way to Repurpose Old Bottle Caps
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Stupendous Plastic Bag Structures
Florentijn Hofman Created Colossal Slugs with 40,000 Bags
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Upcycled Weapon Accessories
Upcyling Weapons of Conflict from Cambodia and History into Jewelry
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Octopus-Inspired Stilettos
These Unusual High Heels Feature Intricate Octopus Tentacles
Fantastic Masquerading Furnishings
A Series of Hybrid Sculptural Seating Assumes Everyday Objects
Quirky Surf Apparel
This Ladies Surf Swimwear Lookbook Offers Plenty of Vibrant Prints
Rain-Activated Street Art
Rainworks Are Eco-Friendly Sidewalk Installations That Appear When Wet
Tree-Hugging Spiral Staircases
This Eco-Friendly Staircase Makes It Easy to Climb Trees
Apocalyptic LEGO Cars
LEGO Will Imagines What Mad Max LEGO Vehicles Would Look Like
Backyard Farming Kits
AKER Supplies Homeowners with a Complete Set of Urban Farming Equipment
Cheerfully Upcycled Apartments
This Barcelona Apartment is Designed From Residual Materials
The Best Surf Spots in New Zealand
Must-See Locales That Offer More Than Big Waves
Neon Streamlined Scooters
This Compact Scooter is Clever, Functional and Aesthetic
Lightweight Commuter Bicycles
The Viks Bike is Made From Several Hollowed Tubes
Capsule-Shaped Shelters
The Ecocapsule Will Be Unveiled At the Pioneers Festival
Light-Catching Mesh Sculptures
Jaume Plensa Displays Latest Work at Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Grungy Pop-Up Shops
A.P.C. Opens a Temporary Retail Space in 'The Shop'
Sustainable Bamboo Homes
Elora Hardy's Eco-Friendly Bamboo Homes are Breathtakingly Beautiful
Glass Ocean Sculptures
Paul DeSomma and Marsha Blaker Create Artistic Tidal Waves
Retro-Modern Storage Tables
CB2's SAIC Sling Nightstand is a Functional Place to Store Magazines
Opulent Golden Bicycles
The 24-Karate Gold Extreme Mountain Bike is Ultra Luxurious
Cardboard-Tubed Retail Stores
Brooks + Scarpa Design the Interior of Aesop Shop
At-Home Cylindrical Spas
The Almost Heaven Canopy Barrel Sauna Lets You Steam On Your Own Property
Food-Inspired Fashion Shops
Anya Hindmarch's Fashion Pop Up Presents Luxury Goods Like Groceries
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
Rare Opulent Guitars
This Luxurious One-of-a-Kind Custom Stratocaster is Inspired by a Faberge Egg
Chainless Foldable Bicycles
The IzzyBike Does Not Rely as Heavily on the Steering System
Dreamy Los Angeles Photography
Anthony Samaniego's Californian Imagery is Surreal and Sublime
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
Chill-Revealing Beer Cans
This Heineken Beer Can Design Looks Cracked When It's Cold
Paper Art Fashion
Haute Papier by Bea Szenfeld Showcases Impressive Couture Designs
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
This Bottle Cap Structure Sends an Important Message About Pollution
Recycled Plastic Sculptures
Artist Aurora Robson Turns Plastic Waste into Works of Art
Chewing Gum Sculptures
Maurizio Savini's Pink Bubblegum Sculptures are Too Pretty to Chew
Ocean-Inspired Sneakers
The Latest Nike Roshe One Iteration is Iridescently Zen
Interactive Bubbly Installations
Atmeture by Loop.pH Looks as Though It Breathes
DNA Spiral Sculptures
Cancer Research UK's Installation Raises Money for Francis Crick Institute
Sculptural Looking Glasses
Molten Mirrors Seem to Emerge From Walls Like Liquified Mercury Puddles
DIY Geometric Candles
These Faceted DIY Candles are Made Using Old Crayon Wax and Paper Molds
Art Festival Photography
Trey Ratcliff Captures Burning Man in an Epic Way
Speed-Based Surfboards
West of West Designs a Board with Flow in Mind
Upcycled Leather Furniture
Structural Skin is a Capsule Collection Created from Leather Offcuts
Overarching Drinking Taps
Arc Faucet is Counter-Anchored at Both Ends and Dispenses in the Center
DIY Industrial Tea Lights
These Gift-Able DIY Cement Votives Have Feminine Lace Detailing
Sitcom-Celebrating Cafes
The Real Life Central Perk Pop-Up Shop Commemorates 2 Decades of Friends
Crossword Inspired Wall Decals
These Wall Stickers from Etsy's Anewalldecor Shop Play With Words
Biodegradable Cleaning Bottles
Clean the Ocean's Bottles Reduce Waste That Will End Up at Sea
Sensually Amorphous Sculptures
Jason Briggs' Art is Full of Fleshy Forms and Abstract Bondage
Gentleman-Approved Travel Accessories
This Leather Document Case is a Compact Travel Essential
Lollipop Pencil Sharpeners
This Brightly Colored Arts and Crafts Accessory is Eco-Friendly
Luxe Minimalism Accessories
BU Wood's Circular Handbags Are Displayed in a Vibrant Palette
Artistic Underwater Installations
Olek's Sculptures Aim to Highlight the Plight of the Oceans
Hipster Indian Bicycles
The Prāna Custom Cycles are Achingly Cool and Charming
Merciless Mattress Cleaners
The Dyson V6 Sucks Up Dust Mites and Other Unsavories
Biological Biking Posters
The 'Better by Bike' Posters Encourage You to Ride to Work
Computer Keyboard Sculptures
This Keyboard Art Expresses Society's Relationship with Technology
Celeb-Obsessed Rain Gear
Etsy User Kayci Wheatley Creates Vivid Pop Culture Umbrellas
Refined Paper Art
Cybèle Young's Artwork Combines Japanese Origami & Contemporary Sculpting
Religious Rocker Backpacks
UNIF's Faux Leather Bag is Inspired by Christian Church Windows
Minimalist Bicycle Keychains
Reduce the Bulk in Your Pocket with Thin is Key
Rice Pizza Packaging
This Single-Serving Flatbread is Wrapped with Reference to Its Ingredients
Origami Light Installations
Masakazu Shirane’s 3D Kaleidoscope Sculpture is Immersive
Blooming Ceramic Sculptures
Zemer Peled Creates Stunning Floral Art Out of Porcelain Shards
Designer Eco-Friendly Streetwear
Raw for the Oceans AW14 Collection is a Pharrell Williams Project
Curated Stitched Photography
Robert Mann Gallery's The Embroidered Image is a Surreal Exhibit
Urban Compact Bikes
The T Series by VANMOOF is Meant for Those Living in the City
Connected Geometry Sculptures
Objekt V by Urbanscreen Boasts an Origami-Inspired Design
Personalized Papa-Honoring Picks
This Customized Guitar Pick Will Be Like Music to Your Dad's Ears
Clean Eco Houses
This Passive House Design Shows Off the Best of Sustainable Living
Upcycled Ocean Trash Sneakers
These Stylish Kicks are Made Entirely Out of Ocean Plastic Trash
Romantic Pop Art Jewelry
ANDRESGALLARDO's Love Medallion Necklace is Graphically Bold
Infinitely Recyclable Apparel
These Hip Clothes are Made from Ocean Trash and Other Plastic Waste
Recycled Soap Bottles
Ecover's New Dish Soap Bottle Raises Awareness on Ocean Plastic
French Fry Firework Ads
This Ad Celebrates McDonald's Win as Cannes Creative Marketer of the Year
Gigantic Balloon Sculptures
Jason Hackenwerth Creates Incredible Intricate Inflated Works of Art
Triangular Chocolate Packaging
Charm Chocolate is Bite-Sized and Perfect for On-the-Go Enjoyment
Nordic Timber Pavilions
This Mesmerizing Rosenborg Castle Installation
Animal Skin Artwork
This Artist Cuts and Hangs Cow Hides to Pay Tribute to the Once Living Animals
Architectural Keyboard Sculptures
This Paul Chan Artwork
Sophisticated Pop-Up Books
Philippe UG Designs an Artistic Tomb for Grown-Ups
Artistic Heart Sculptures
Osmeli Delgado Interprets a Vital Human Organ in Intriguing Ways
Heritage-Inspired Skateboards
The Skills or Skulls Skateboards Collection is Handcrafted
Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
This Outdoor Mirror Canopy Creates a Playful Light and Shadow Display
Storytelling Book Sculptures
Tomoko Takeda's Paper Art Pieces Depict a Narrative and Its Theme
Intergalactic Skateboard Sculptures
Derek Keenan Maked an Upcycled AT-AT Sculpture
Trollish Wood Sculptures
Thomas Dambo Creates a Whimsical Monster in Horsens, Denmark
Farm Fresh Handbags
Marlow Goods is a Farm to Table Fashion Label That's Extremely Locally Sourced
Wireless Guitar Pedals
Aalbert Audio is Developing the World's First Wireless Guitar Pedal
Affectionate Fruit Art
The Avocado Love Wool Sculpture by Hanna Dovahan is Adorably Adoring
Flirty Rain Accessories
This Lulu Guinness Umbrella is Accented with a Red Lipstick Mark
Sensory Sculpture Installations
Gratitude by Ernesto Neto is Located in the Aspen Art Museum
Ephemeral Bubble Art
Luka Fineisen's Sculptures Looks as Though They Will Pop at Any Moment
Sliding Guitar Pickups
The Pole Position Sliding Pickup Allows Players to Easily Change Position
Arboreal Jewelry Storage
The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is Organically Ornate
Woven Leather Furniture
The Moda Chair from Urban Outfitters Boasts a Curved Frame
Arboreal Lighting Accessories
The Tuareg Lamp Features Branch-Inspired Design Elements
Cereal Pop-Up Exhibits
Rachel Lee Hovnanian Challenges Digital Dependency with Sugary Cereals
Vulgar Hipster-Opposing Art
Joshua M. Smith's Hipster Illustration Set Laughs at Hipster Culture
Crushed Can Portraits
These My White Trash Family Portraitures Cleverly Juxtapose Art and Food
Sporty Soccer Beer Cans
Cruzcampo's World Cup Beer Cans Honor the Spanish National Football Team
Honey Yeast Beers
Ginza Brown is a Limited Edition Sapporo Beer Made with Honey Bee Yeast
Saddle-Inspired Seating
The Wire Bar Stool by Overgaard & Dyrman is Rustically Modern
Wire Tree Sculptures
Clive Maddison Creates Dense and Decorative Foliage Out of Metal
Rice Paper Artworks
Bovey Lee Creates Strikingly Intricate Cutouts on Thin Chinese Paper
Crocheted Leaf Sculptures
Susanna Bauer Creates Impossibly Delicate Artworks Out of Leaves
Extravagant Jellyfish Aquariums
Add Whimsy to Any Room with the Cubic Pulse 80 Jellyfish Aquarium
Touch-Control Guitars
The Jane Guitar Uses LED Touch Sensors to Switch Between Pickups
DIY Pumpkin Candles
This DIY Project Turns Leftover Pumpkin From Halloween Into Thanksgiving Decor
Incredible Hovering Skateboards
The HoverSkater is a Skateboard That Hovers on an Air Cushion
Beer Can Steins
The Can-in-Stein Turns Any Boozy Can into a Vintage Beer Stein
Glass Knitted Sculptures
Carol Milne Creates Colorful and Crafty Works of Deceptive Art
Sculptural Sharing Gifts
Nomadic Gifts' 'The Messenger' is Designed to Be Regifted
Beer Bottle Shooters
This Green Glass Shot Glass Set is Made From Recycled Beer Bottle Tops
Frugal Air Filters
This Pollution Air Filter Gets Rid of 99% of Harmful Pollution Particles
Handle-Equipped Beer Cans
The Professional Beer Can Takes the Shape of a Coffee Cup with a Handle
Kaleidoscopic Dome Sculptures
Hong Kong's Latest Public Art Project Creates a Sensory Experience
Proud Minnesotan Beer Cans
The Summit Brewing Co.'s Beer Cans Celebrate Being Made in Minnesota
Bottle Cap Brew Maps
Beer Cap Maps Highlight the Craft Beer Scene Across the USA
Symbolic Womb-Like Architecture
The Dining Womb at Burning Man was Used and Set on Fire
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
The Rhiz Board Shorts Use 100% Recycled Materials from the Ocean's Waste
Botanical Paper Sculptures
Su Blackwell's Floral Wreath Constructions are Incredibly Lifelike
Photographic Japanese Tree Documentation
Michael Kenna's Kussharo Lake Tree Images Track Plants
Whimsical Beach Trash Art
These Glittery Sculptures are Made from Pieces of Plastic Sea Garbage
Medical Information Bands
This Safety Wristband Stores Medical Records In Case of Emergencies
Explorer Rockstar Toys
This Fisher-Price Dora and Friends Guitar Will Appeal to Cartoon Fans
Cityscape Beer Cans
Together, Four Staropramen Lager Beer Can Designs Reveal a Bridge
Prospective Restauranteur Apps
Cookapp Lets Amateur Chefs Test Their Cooking Skills Professionally
Atmospheric Pressure Sculptures
Ewerdt Hilgemann Uses a Unique Vacuum Process for his Latest Work
Intergalactic Paper Sculptures
Marc Hagan-Guirey Recreates Scenes from Star Wars Using Only Paper
DIY Bottle Cap Candles
This Upcycled Tea Light Craft is an Easy Way to Repurpose Old Bottle Caps
Casino-Themed Cake Decor
These Fondant Dessert Toppers from Etsy's TopCakeDecors Shop Are Edible
Upcycled Airplane Objects
KLM's 'Plane to Product' Inspires Kids to Repurpose Used Items
Barrel Beer Mugs
The Urakita Studio Designs a Modern Take on the Classic Wooden Barrel
Spy-Worthy Stuff Locators
The World's Thinnest Item-Tracking Device Finds Your Lost Belongings
Carbon Fiber Surfboard Sculptures
Hang 10 Million is a Project to Explore the Surfboard Form
Upcycled Weapon Accessories
Upcyling Weapons of Conflict from Cambodia and History into Jewelry