# Cutesy Eco Jewelry Funky Junq by Christine Esposito Turns Junk Into Jewelry By yy4u | Published 2009-10-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-junq References: [funkyrecycling](http://www.funkyrecycling.com/shop.htm) & [funkyrecycling](http://www.funkyrecycling.com/artist.htm) Recycling will always be the way to go, but we've seen a huge rise in creative recycling. Case in point: Funky Junq. So many things can come to mind with those two words, but this junk is funky in the most stylish way! Creative artist and designer Christine Esposito has loved arts and crafts all of her life and decided to use her talents for good. Eco-friendly, [aluminum recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) good. She has worked her designs out of discarded aluminum cans, bottle caps, denim, catalogs, junk mail and more. The [cute “Hello Kitty” necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop) are made out of recognizable soda brands. And the cute little boy and girl magnets…Christine calls them [Little Scrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs) than CAN do anything. Too cute! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to repurpose discarded materials into unique and fashionable products. - **Eco-friendly Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable jewelry options using recycled materials. - **Upcycled Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create accessories made from repurposed items, giving them a new lease on life. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices into the fashion industry through the use of recycled materials. - **Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote the use of discarded materials in crafting, encouraging creativity and sustainability. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of eco-friendly jewelry, offering customers stylish and environmentally conscious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md)