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Giovannie Scafuro Creates Eco-Chic Jewelry From Old Plastic

— May 30, 2011 — Eco
Giovanni Scafuro creates eco-chic jewelry from plastic bags. The Tina collection uses old, non recycled plastic bags from grocery stores and gives them new meaning. The collection is full of a series of bright and vivid rings and earrings to complement your eco-conscious lifestyle.

These beauties are seriously limited edition, as the "raw material" (i.e. non-eco grocery bags) will not be produced anymore.

Giovannie Scafuro, a Naples-born artist has been experimenting with recycling for awhile. His "Forkinprogress" collections include objects, sculptures and jewelry made out of forks, necklaces made of eyeglasses and now eco-chic jewelry created from plastic bags.

The Tina collection is young, hip and radiates the joy of an eco-fiendly urban lifestyle. Now, if only I could get these rings by redeeming my grocery loyalty points.

Trend Themes

  1. Eco-friendly Jewelry — There is a growing trend in the usage of eco-friendly materials for creating jewelry.
  2. Upcycling Plastic — There is a trend towards upcycling plastics and other materials that would typically be thrown away.
  3. Limited Edition Sustainability — The concept of limited edition sustainability is gaining popularity, as seen with the use of limited raw materials for these eco-friendly jewelry collections.

Industry Implications

  1. Jewelry — Jewelry designers and manufacturers can explore using eco-friendly materials for creating their products to cater to consumers' sustainability preferences.
  2. Sustainability — Industries can explore upcycling materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability across different sectors.
  3. Retail — Retailers can tap into the trend of limited edition sustainability by offering products made out of limited raw materials to environmentally-conscious customers.
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