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Inspired by the movie, Make Media created an "upcycle plastic" contest, where their readers of Make Magazine, Makezine.com, and Craftzine.com submit their creative ideas and inventions to repurpose plastic. They’re taking our plastic pledge to a whole new level. Find out more.
When it comes to saving the ocean through innovative products, the Chico Bag is a fashionable alternative to plastic. They generously donated thousands of bags for both our Save My Oceans Tour and Make "upcycle plastic" contest. Find your favorite compact, reusable bag and other great info here.
Your place to buy and sell all things handmade is joining in on the Save My Oceans campaign by featuring their favorite “upcycling” sellers.
A repurposed plastic fishing float sanded down into a beautiful addition to the home. Find out more about ArtsyRubbish recycled products on the blog: www.artsyrubbish.blogspot.com.
Instead of throwing an old thermos into a landfill, this Etsy seller has made it into a bright lamp.
Fused plastic bags can make a really sturdy material, and here it's used as a repurposed lunch bag. Check out the shop for more creative bags, including one made with crocheted plastic yarn from old bags!
This Michael Jackson tote bag is made from a recycled vinyl billboard! Follow Drive-By on Twitter to find out when they're visiting a craft show near you - twitter.com/drivebybags.
Featured in BUST Magazine, this seller upcycles everything (including trophies) into creative homewares. Here is a record bookend (Loverboy), perfect for the music-loving friend.
Meet Erf, the eco owl that's been crocheted and stuffed with plastic bags. Check out the shop for other handmade creatures!
These summer earrings have been cut out of milk cartons, and this seller has fabulous eco-friendly jewelry.
Plarn - plastic bag yarn - crocheted becomes a wonderful, eco-friendly fabric, and this seller has made it even more exciting with a flower and blue glass bead.
Inspired to make your own work of art out of plarn? Check out this shop for upcycled balls of yarn and start getting creative!
