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The Sistema Alternator might sound like a brand of motor vehicle part that you would not know about. In reality, this is a sculpture that has been entirely made out of circuit boards and it takes the accolades where the design is concerned. This is in the shape of a large head that looks audacious being created out of computer parts only. Keyboard has been used to make the lips while circuit boards and other computer peripherals form the other parts of the head. 

Recycled material can change and enhance the looks of an urban neighborhood. With the use of all materials that have been used and need to be recycled, Isaiah Zagar has created his Magic Garden. His creation comprises of vibrant looks and ebullient colors all of which are very inviting. This garden in Philadelphia has become a public exhibit and the entry requires a very nominal fees. While on one hand it works as an entertaining exhibit, on the other it emphasizes on the need to recycle. 

If your jeans has worn out then do not throw them away. There can be numerous uses of jeans and the kind that is not difficult to fathom. Consider how trendy can your attire be when you wear shoes and pumps made out of jeans. You can also make seat cushions out of it. These uses have been inspired by taking a firm stand and promising one’s self that recycling is vitally important and that you will recycle all that you can possibly do.

Chair designs have been taken to the extreme. The DIY recycled chair is an art form made in plastic by Cohoda designs which is known for its innovative art forms and designs. This chair is a design that has been made out of plastic that has been used and thrown away. At a recent auction, this chair was sold at a price of $1300 which goes on to prove that recycled art forms even if made out of plastic can be treated as something as immaculate as a painting. 

Couture has gone to the next level. Designer Nina Valenti has created a remarkable dress design. She has created a gown that has been made out of six thousand used and misprinted juice drink pouches. This is a creation has been inspired out of the Drink Pouch Brigade. Each pouch is cut into different square pieces and mounted on silk taffeta lining creating patterns on the dress. The bodice has been cut into angles that help in sustaining the flow of the dress and the tail that follows.

If you are connoisseur of wine then you should not waste corks. There can be innumerable uses of a cork but would a comfortable arm chair have crossed your mind? The answer is no. Gabriel Wiese however thought of this innovative use of corks and has designed a comfortable chair that has got the visual appeal and the remarkable use of corks that would otherwise have been wasted. The artist is known to be proficient in such designs.

It is not just that one can recycle items to create artwork or something useful. There can be a lot to recycling and it can be a viable commercial option as well. Recycled Cycles is a company that was found in 1994 and it specializes in used and reconditioned bicycles. The company has been in business since and therefore proves that recycling is not an add-on procedure in business, but also can be a viable commercial option as well.

The fact that industrial and construction waste is considered to be one of the biggest wastage in terms of bulk is well known. Recently, Avonite Surfaces Recycled Product Series has been certified as the builders of surfaces that comprise of 40% industrial and construction waste. These surfaces have been designed to sustain tremendous amount of weights and are non toxic.

For all those who believe that style is an essential part of one’s personality, the Recycled Bicycle Chain bottle opener certainly adds to it. This is a remarkably simple device that has got its handle made out of recycled bicycle chain and this is what the signature of this piece of equipment is. Not only has been found a good way of using the chain-that you would have otherwise thrown away-but also have added to your style, charisma and demeanor.

What better than having flops on a hot summer day? However, the use of chopsticks to make the flops is an innovative idea that has been materialized by designer Joseph Palmer by the use of chopsticks that have been thrown away; corks cut out from old pin boards and scrap leather straps from bags. These flops have made it to Spring Greening 2010 competition and are some of the most comfortable and beautiful looking footwear that you might come across.

If you are someone who does not know what to do with the old magazines and papers, then there are many useful methods of recycling them. You can make remarkable and useful bags that can be taken to shop and look good even just kept at home because they look different from the normal carry bags and also promote the use of recycling carry bags. The bags are simple in design and useful in their making. These bags promote recycling in every household.

If you thought that those neckties have gone out of fashion are of no use, then please think again. There are wallets that have been created out of neckties that have gone out of fashion. These wallets are considered to be some of the best eco friendly gifts for men during Christmas and the Holiday season. These neck ties form various shapes and patterns and therefore the wallets certainly are unconventional and colorful. However, these colors surely form the signature for men. 

Seventh Generation, a  giant in laundry detergents has now launched new packaging which consists of 96% of recycled content. For all those who are involved in plastic recycling understand that pushing recycling to 96% is a huge task. There are no harmful industrial chemicals that are used by the company in making their product and with the recycled containers, the company not only has come to limelight but also is helping spread recycling awareness.

Who said that recycling materials does not yield anything that becomes invaluable? Architect Javier Corvalan of +Laboratorio de Arquitectura has come up with concept homes that look like hammocks and are made out of recycled materials. The creativity in making these homes is impressive and the cost involved is very less because all the material that is used in making these homes is industrial wastage that has been discarded. These houses are small but certainly invaluable for those who reside in it. 

Time and Innovation go hand in hand for pixelthis, a shop on Etsy.com. This shop has got clocks made out of recycled materials. These recycled items range from computer hard drives to turn tables. In fact there are clocks that are made out of bicycle wheels as well. Now you can sit and just look at the clock and forget the time marveling at the thought of such creativity being exhibited in creating such beautiful time pieces. These clocks are he most unique time pieces that you can lay your eyes on.

Photographers know best that the reel of a camera can become a huge item that gets wasted once it is developed. To ensure that this is known to all, photographers Trevor and Larissa used an innovative method and a very important occasion to spread the word out for recycling. They created their wedding invites on the photography theme and packed them into recycled 35 mm film canisters. This canister can be used again after the invite has been pulled out of them.