# Grocery Bag Rings Giovannie Scafuro Creates Eco-Chic Jewelry From Old Plastic By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-chic-jewelry-from-plastic-bags References: [frizzifrizzi.it](http://www.frizzifrizzi.it/2011/01/29/giovanni-scafuro-e-tina/) & [giovanniscafuro.it](http://www.giovanniscafuro.it/tina.htm) Giovanni Scafuro creates eco-chic jewelry from plastic bags. The Tina collection uses old, non recycled plastic bags from [grocery stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag) and gives them new meaning. The collection is full of a series of bright and vivid [rings and earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollex). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Jewelry:** There is a growing trend in the usage of eco-friendly materials for creating jewelry. - **Upcycling Plastic:** There is a trend towards upcycling plastics and other materials that would typically be thrown away. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers and manufacturers can explore using eco-friendly materials for creating their products to cater to consumers' sustainability preferences. - **Sustainability:** Industries can explore upcycling materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability across different sectors. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of limited edition sustainability by offering products made out of limited raw materials to environmentally-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md)