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.
23 Eco-Friendly Ornaments
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Ornamental Garden Decor
The Hanging Glass Terrarium from CB2 Brings Nature Indoors
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Techie Christmas Decor
Holiday Wreath for Geeks is a DIY Christmas Craft
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Milk Jug Art
iPlay Patio Lanterns
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Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
PET Lights
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Upcycled Bicycle Link Decor
The Bike Chain Star Ornament is Made Out of Polished Salvaged Parts
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Upcycled Light Bulb Jewelry
This Necklace Makes Use a Burnt Out Bulb as a Statement Piece
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Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Old Incandescant Lightbulbs Revamped as Mini Gardens
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Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
The Cardboard Christmas Tree
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Geometric Himmeli Decorations
Eco-Friendly Tree Ornaments are the New Rage
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Glow-in-the-Dark Ornaments
Eco Xmas Orbs, Pop Culture & DIY Kits
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Recycled Robot Jewelry
Obvious Front
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Giant Cardboard Tannenbaums
Giles Miller's Carboard Christmas Tree is the World's Largest
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Re-Purposed Cork Decor
The Wire Christmas Angel Ornaments Put Drink Stoppers to Good Use
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Speckled Robin Egg Decor
The Nest Christmas Ornaments Bring Natural Holiday Cheer
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Blue Illuminating Bottles
The Trap Light Uses Photoluminescent Pigments to Store Light
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Lacy Recycled Decor
‘Bulbous' Sculptures Made From Plastic Milk Bottles
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Ironic Nature Ornaments
Decorate Your Tree with Exotic Twigs, Leaves and Moss
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Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
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Vintage Sheet Music Ornaments
The Music Paper Folded Stars are Classically Enticing
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Long-Lasting Critter Lights
Recycle Old Bulbs and Renew Energy Sources with Rakafuki Friends
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DIY Gift Tags
The Northcoast Zeitgeist Homemade Project Inspires Scrappy Creations
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Toy Block Holiday Decorations
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This Green Headboard Decal Resembles a Bed of Grass
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Woodland Creatures Add Charm To Your Holiday Tree Décor
Colorful Christmas Trees
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Grocery Bag Rings
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Monochrome Christmas Ornaments
These DIY Clay Ornaments are Simple to Make this Holiday Season
Community-Building Balloon Art
Luzinterruptus' Water Installation Celebrates Communal Spaces
Sentimental Glass-Blown Ornaments
Relationship Tree Globes Highlight the Importance of Family
Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
Shipwrecked Bottle Bulbs
The Bouche Neon Lighting Series is a Brilliant Use of Colored Glass
Hideous Sweater Sweets
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party
Undead Holiday Decor
The Zombie Christmas Ornaments Make for a Very Scary Christmas
Ornate Organic Jewelry
These Sylwia Calus Design Gems are Full of Natural Beauty
Jellyfish Accessories
The Arata Fuchi Jewelry Pays Tribute to Underwater Creatures
Seasonal Scientific Decor
These Petri Dish Christmas Ornaments are Wonderfully Contagious
Raw Geological Jewelry
Catalina De La Torre Jewelry Makes Feminine Ear Adornments
Beaded Snow Ornaments
The DIY Snowflake Decoration is a Tricky and Stunning Christmas Decoration
Repurposed Twig Rings
Michelle Kirana Oh Jewelry Gives Natural Finds New Purpose
Delicate Paper Party Decor
These New Year’s Garlands Add an Elegant Touch to Festive Decorat
Ship and Shade Light Fixtures
The Plamp Serves as its Own Postage Parcel
Cozy Winter Decor
These DIY Holiday Decorations are Both Fun and Unique
Water Bottle Bangles
Turn a Bottle into a Quirky Bracelet Using Only Recyclables
Festive Villainous Ornaments
Basement Invaders Decorates Christmas Trees with Mario Baddies
Mod Aviary Accessories
Happy Bird Jewelry is Interpretated and Produced in a Contemporary Way
Two-Wheeled Tanenbaums
Sydney's 'Tree-Cycle' is Made Up of Over 100 Recycled Bicycles
Handmade Advent Calendars
DIY Fillings are a Creative Way to Count Down to X-Mas
DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
Mitten Christmas Tree Decorations are Made from Paper
Personalized Portrait Ornaments
These Custom Silhouette Christmas Ornaments are Simplistic
Field-Infused Roof Tiles
The 'Life-on' Eco-Friendly Roof Tiles Use Grass to Keep Your Home Green
Upcycled Keychain Accessories
This DIY Key Necklace is a Creative Way to Make Use of Old Keys
Edible Cupcake Ornaments
The DIY Christmas Cupcake Favor Ornament Showcases Desserts on the Tree
Realistic Leaf-Like Pens
'Pooleaf' Pens Add a Breath of Fresh Air to Your Work Space
Salvaged Sports Sphere Ornaments
The Golf Ball Santa Decorations are Carved From Recycled Balls
Miniature Movie Scene Terrariums
The Beetlejuice Terrarium Captures the Classic Setting
Clustered Bubble Lamps
The D Light by Diana Lin is a Versatile Lighting Set Made From Silicone
12 Pieces Of Art Made From Recycled Newspapers
Fantastic Fox Christmas Ornaments
Spruce Up Your Tree With Old World Primitives
Cancer-Fighting Christmas Decor
Bauballs Ornaments Promote Awareness to Men's Health and Cancers
Geometrically Efficient Light Bulbs
Nanolight is a Breakthrough for LED Lighting Technology
Strange Yuletidings
Strange Christmas Trees Bring New Delight This Holiday Season
Tote Bag Lighting
The Hobo Lantern by Molo Design is Both Eco-Friendly and Portable
Nutty Kris Kringle Ornaments
The Peanut Christmas Santa Decorations are Tasty Dangling Decor
Illuminating Plant Habitats
Pendant Glass Light Terrariums Embody Dual-Function Design
Wine Bottle Terrariums
The Potting Shed Sedum and Moss are All-Round Eco Environments
Atom Accessories
Ulala Designs a Line of Handmade Jewelry Inspired by Science
Gilded Planter Tree Decor
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Charitable Celebrity Tree Decorations
Christopher Radko and Celebrities Decorate for a Great Cause
Barbie Ornaments
Deck the Halls With Plastic Dolls, Falalala-Lalalala
Upcycled Doorknob Paperweights
This DIY Activity Lets You Turn Ordinary Items into Useful Products
Exclamatory Cursing Ornaments
Show Your Christmas Enthusiasm With the F-Yeah Lasercut Banner
Quirky Light Projects
Academy of Fine Art and Design's Students Design Oddball Lamps
Bell Flower Lighting
The Blomst Lamp Brings a Whimsical Cheerfulness to Homes
Twilight Christmas Ornaments
Handmade Tributes to Edward Cullen, Bella and Jake
Suspended Sculptural Gardens
Green Mobiles by Alexis Tricoire Were Inspired by Shopping Bags
Light-Up Pick-Up Trucks
DIY Holiday Spirit for Your Truck
Radical Raw Jewelry
The Pamela Love AW11 Collection Boasts Cutting-Edge Style & Daring Design
Upcycled Kids Clothing
KaLLio Turns Scrap Fabric into Adorable Garments for Children
Animal Skull Ornaments
These Crow Skull Tree Ornaments Add Spooky Flavor to the Holidays
Scrumptious Leafy Miniscapes
Chocolate Terrariums Allow the Eating of Greens and Treats at Once
Transparent Handmade Planters
The Brick House 'DIY Terrarium' is Customizable
Illuminated Garden Fixtures
The Bocci '38 Series' is a Decorative Plant Concept
Lightbulb-Bound Lampshades
The Bulb Torch Applies Illumination Filters Directly to the Source
Speckled Robin Egg Decor
The Nest Christmas Ornaments Bring Natural Holiday Cheer
Stick Figure Xmas Trees
The PossibiliTree is a Natural Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree
Fantastic Fiery Lighting
The Flame Lamp by Santiago Sevillano is Will Warm You Up
Eco-Friendly Foliage Funnels
The reLEAF Rainwater Collector Waters Plants in a Natural Way
Beer Bottle Christmas Trees
Heineken Builds 1000 Bottle Tree, I Weep Tears of Joy
Alien-Themed Holiday Decor
Use the Spooky Mars Attacks! Ship as a Fun Christmas Tree Ornament
Spiky Light Globes
The Dahom CFL Candle Looks More Like an Ice Cream than a Source of Illumination
Stylish Recycled Wine Glasses
Umbra 'Frosine' Collection of Sandblasted Vessels
Classy Holiday Decor
Have Yourself a Merry Kitsch-less Christmas
Caged Cement Flower Pots
This Wire Vase Collection Features a Balance of Light an Heavy
Upcycled Fairground Signs
The Latest Chris Bracey Collection Showcases His Neon Masterpieces
Toy Christmas Decor
The LEGO Holiday Ornaments Bring More Imagination to the Season
Organic Futuristic Fixtures
The Kundalini Clover Pendant Lamp is Simple and Sculptural
Upcycled Sock Gloves
This Clever DIY Project Turns Ripped Hosiery into Handy Mittens
Animal-Inspired Tree Decorations
Intricate Glass and Swarovski Ornaments
Laptop Holiday Decor
The USB Computer Light Garland Brings Festivity to Work
Polyhedral Paper Blooms
Minimalist Materials are Used to Create Geometric Vintage Style Decor
Globular Mini-Gardens
Liz Boscacci's Terrariums Turn Into Planters
Shimmering Christmas Trees
Ring in the Festive Season with the USB Fibre Optic Christmas Tree
Dish-Balancing Lighting
The Artu Lamp by Carlo Tamborini Looks Like Part of a Circus Act
Festive Sushi Ornaments
Fishy Baubles For Your Christmas Tree
Monster Wreaths
Spooky Halloween Decor to Hang on Your Front Door
Festive Gnome Bottle Caps
These Santa Wine Toppers Bring Santa to Your Dinner Table
DIY Virtual Knitwear
The Trendy Workshop Lets Users Design Clothes and Sell Them Online
Turning Trellis Terrariums
Terra by Fort Standard Puts Miniature Plant Life on a Pivot
Geeky Christmas Ornaments
House of Mouse Makes Nerdy, Artsy and Fashionable Mice
Squiggly Neon Lights
Karim Rashid's DNA Lighting is Electricfyingly Futuristic
Upcycled Restroom Restaurants
The Attendant Sandwhich Shop Used to be a Bathroom
Paint Chip Ornaments
The Pantone Xmas Ball is Perfect for the Contemporary Home
DIY Christmas Decor
Simple Projects to Jazz Up Your Holiday Interiors
Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
This DIY Betta Fish Tank Stays at a Consistently Warm Temperature
Ice Cream Wreaths
Knockknocking Proves That Wreaths Don't Have to Be a Holiday Thing
Exquisite Avian Oil Dispensers
The Humming Bird Salad Dressing Set Draws Liquid by a Slender Beak
Wall-Mounted Plant Pouches
Wally Hanging Garden is a Mess-Free Way to Bring the Outdoors Inside
Cyclist-Inspired Ornaments
The Bike Chain Belt Buckles are a Groovy UpCycled Pant Accessory
Luxury DIY Bags
Fendi Do-It-Yourself Baguette Mezzo Punto Makes You a Designer
Arid Fishbowl Landscapes
These Chive Inc. Terrariums Take Unexpected Shapes for Dessert Vegetation
Beer Bottle Orchestras
Grolsch Assembles the Swingtop Philharmonic Orchestra
Mini Dino Planters
These Neon Dinosaur Planters are Ideal for Those Who Love Prehistoric Creatures
DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
Mousetrap Ornaments
Designer Mousesnaps Won't Stop 'Creatures from Stirring'
Badass Ornaments
Christmas Tree Balls With Attitude
Baby Dino Tree Trimmings
The Dinosaur Hatching Egg Ornament is Strange
Chocolate Christmas Trees
The 30-Foot Edible Tanenbaum for Charity by Patrick Roger
Zombie Intestine Wreaths
Crafty Moms Create a Truly Delightful Holiday Decoration
Pinocchio-Resembling Household Items
These Planters and Stationery Cups are Inspired by the Movie
Confectionery Holiday Trimmings
These Cupcake Ornaments Look Good Enough to Eat
Minimalist Skull Illuminators
The Hamlet Lamp Boasts a Contemporary Cranium Design
Ornamental Lighting Fixtures
The Digit Chandelier and Floor Lamp Lights Up Holiday Homes
DIY iPhone Christmas Cards
Tech-Friendly Gift May Be the Most Expensive Card Ever
Inner Tube Chairs
'Drops' by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen Features Recycled Upholstery
Leafy Forest Lamps
Stray Dog Designs Brings the Outdoors Into Your Home
DIY Luxury Drinks
The Bialetti Hot Chocolate Maker Creates Delicious Cocoa Drinks
Rejection Wreaths
Gina Dawson Uses Rejection Letter Language on Funeral Wreaths
Sunshine Sticks
DIY Grow Lights for Plants During the Winter
Gardening Cheat Sheet Mats
The Nourishmat is Designed to Make Growing Your Own Greens Easy
$30,000 Christmas Ornaments
World's Priciest Tree Bauble
Fuchsia Wreaths
Knockknocking Creates Charming Christmas Decor
Arboreal Bike Wheels
The Bermondsey Square Christmas Tree is Made from Recycled Bikes