# Recycled Pool Balls Jewelry Eleanor Salazar's Eco Accessories By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-pool-balls-eleanor-salazars-ecologically-friendly-jewelry References: [greatgreengoods](http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2008/03/09/recycled-rings-from-pool-balls/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035622) We all know by now that green is the new black and that engaging in ecologically- and environmentally-friendly behavior as individuals or group entities is the sane thing to do. Through my short stint as a Trend Hunter, I have been exposed to all kinds of really beautiful objects made from recycled materials and these rings and earrings made from retired pool balls are among my favorite items. This jewelry is custom made by Maine artist **Eleanor Salazar** who sells through [Etsy.com](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035622). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Eco-friendly Jewelry:** Eleanor Salazar's recycled pool ball jewelry is an example of eco-friendly jewelry that uses recycled materials to create unique pieces. - **Upcycling Accessories:** Recycling and repurposing objects into accessories is a growing trend that offers innovative ways to reduce waste and create new products. - **Sustainability in Design:** Designers are increasingly focused on creating sustainable products to minimize their ecological footprint and promote environmentally sound practices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Eleanor Salazar's recycled pool ball jewelry targets the fashion accessories industry. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Salazar's use of recycled materials appeals to the growing eco-friendly products industry. - **Sustainable Design:** The jewelry industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable design practices to promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Apparel Brand Category Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ref-jewelry.md)