34 Recycled Material Innovations

From Eco-Friendly Sportswear to Paper-Paved Bike Paths

— January 24, 2018 — Eco
From sportswear made completely out of recycled materials to bike paths paved with recycled paper, these recycled material innovations show how meaningful upcycling is to brands and consumers.

Eco-conscious brands are creating new clothes, furniture, accessories and packing more every day, but these innovations are the most advanced uses of recycling so far. With the current environmental crisis, brands are starting to come up with new and exciting ways to re-use, reduce and recycle everyday items that are simply thrown away. These brands are selling everyday items that serve to minimize the size of landfills, lower carbon footprints and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle.

These recycled material innovations are new to the market, but may soon be seen worldwide attempting to make the world a greener, healthier place.
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Plastic Waste Sunglasses
Plastic Waste Sunglasses
The Sea2See Sunglasses Utilize Plastic Waste to Keep it Out of the Oceans
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Upcycled Computer Jewelry
Upcycled Computer Jewelry
Dell Partnered with Nikki Reed to Create a Dell Jewelry Collection
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Recycled Baby Clothing
Recycled Baby Clothing
Vigga Creates a Circular Economy for Baby and Maternity Clothes
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Shoe-Protecting Footwear Accessories
Shoe-Protecting Footwear Accessories
The Hardgraft Soft Shoe Stuff Kit Keeps Shoes Looking Fresh
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Recycled Smartphone Security Systems
Recycled Smartphone Security Systems
The globio '#Jacky' Uses an Old Device to Monitor Your Home
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Reclaimed Billboard Bags
Reclaimed Billboard Bags
These Billboard Advertisements Will Be Recycled into Unique Bags
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Paper-Paved Bike Highways
Paper-Paved Bike Highways
This Bike Highway in the Netherlands is Paved with Toilet Paper
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Eco-Friendly Sportswear Lines
Eco-Friendly Sportswear Lines
H&M's "In It For The Long Run" Was Made from Recycled Materials
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Upcycled 3D-Printed Sunglasses
Upcycled 3D-Printed Sunglasses
w.r.yuma Offers the First Ever 3D-printed Sunglasses of This Kind
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Plastic Bottle-Recycled Shirts
Plastic Bottle-Recycled Shirts
Señor Seagull Offers Shirts Made From Plastic Bottles
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Upcycled Lipstick Boxes
Upcycled Lipstick Boxes
Axiology's Lipstick Packages Repurpose Paper Collected in Bali
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Comfortable Multipurpose Dress Pants
Comfortable Multipurpose Dress Pants
LEZÉ the Label Offers Durable and Adjustable Dress Pants
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Elegant Cork Armchairs
Elegant Cork Armchairs
This Chair by KDVA Studio Was Inspired by Ancient East Design
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Sustainable Meal Delivery Kits
Sustainable Meal Delivery Kits
The Meal Delivery Service HelloFresh Offers an Eco-Friendly Box
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Eco Dishwashing Bottles
Eco Dishwashing Bottles
The Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottle is Made with All Recycled and Ocean Plastic
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3D Printed Store Interiors
3D Printed Store Interiors
Bottletop's New Store Was Made Using 60,000 Plastic Bottles
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Fast Food Recycling Initiatives
Fast Food Recycling Initiatives
McDonald's Recycling Project Aims to Make Eco-Friendly Packaging
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3D-Printed Bus Shelters
3D-Printed Bus Shelters
China Now Has a City Bus Shelter Created with Additive Manufacturing
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Lightweight Recycled Picture Frames
Lightweight Recycled Picture Frames
The 'Flikframe' Frames Can be Installed without Damaging Walls
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Upcycled Coffee Cup Stationery
Upcycled Coffee Cup Stationery
'Extract' is a Line of Paper Stationery Made from Coffee Cups
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Glass Bottle-Based Vases
Glass Bottle-Based Vases
Klaas Kuiken's Recycled Vases are Efficiently Created Using Wire and Heat
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Upcycled Block Stacking Games
Upcycled Block Stacking Games
'Jenga Ocean' Features Blocks Made from Recycled Fishing Nets
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
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Recycled Coffee Cup Packaging
Recycled Coffee Cup Packaging
Lush Cosmetics' Bath Oil Packaging Repurposes Single-Use Coffee Cups
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Temporary Housing Sheds
Temporary Housing Sheds
Affordable Accommodation Can Be Found in Vacant London Buildings
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Sustainable Smartphone Packaging
Sustainable Smartphone Packaging
This Eco-Friendly Box Represents a Company Committed to Reuse
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