# Water Bottle Baubles Kumvana Gomani Creates Eco Accessories from Recycled Plastics By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-summer-jewelry-kumvana-gomani References: [igreenspot](http://www.igreenspot.com/fashionable-eco-jewelry-by-kumvana-gomani/) & [kumvanagomani](http://www.kumvanagomani.com/2frontpage.html) Kumvana Gomani uses filigreed shards of plastic from [recycled water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew) and ice cream cartons, so each piece is one-of-a-kind. We've already seen Kumvana Gomani's [recycled jewelery winter collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) (see below), and now she has released her multi-purpose summer line. With yesterday being the official start of summer, what better way to celebrate than with [eco-chic jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) made from favorite summer treats? Check out the gallery above for a sneak peek at Kumvana Gomani's summer collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Accessories:** Businesses can innovate by using recycled materials to create unique and environmentally-friendly accessories. - **One-of-a-kind Pieces:** Companies can capitalize on the appeal of unique, individualized products by creating items with recycled materials that have their own distinct characteristics. - **Multi-purpose Jewelry:** Innovative companies can create jewelry pieces that serve more than one purpose, such as doubling as hair accessories or bookmarks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can make sustainable fashion a priority by incorporating recycled materials into their designs, including jewelry and accessories. - **Jewelry:** Companies in the jewelry industry can differentiate themselves by creating pieces from unique, recycled materials that customers will be interested in owning and wearing. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and attract eco-conscious consumers by using recycled materials to create their products, including accessories and jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md)