These recycled water bottle lampshades are a terrific use for used water bottles. Even more cool is that you make them yourself. Search around the web and you'll see plenty of do it yourself instructions. That said however, the lovely table lamp to the left is from UK designer Sarah Turner and is made from 10 coca cola bottles (500 ml. size).
Simply called a "glass lamp", it's made from pieces of small glass left over from glass workshops in India. Fairtrade, Made in Indonesia.
These beautiful, stylish, and modern looking lamps are constructed from recycled materials and glass block. Uses a 7 watt bulb so it's more for mood lighting and atmosphere than reading. Designed by Kansas eco-artist Suzanne Perry. DEsigns vary from French poodles to martini glasses to snowmen and ferns. Fleur de lis glass block lamp shown here.
Even though autumn is fast approaching here in the western hemisphere there's still time for a few more nights of al fresco dining on the terrace. And what better way to provide mood lighting than these rocklite candles? Created from rocks selected by hand from Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Mexico, these rock candles burn oil through a permanent fiberglass wick.
I am amazed at how many objects can be created using discarded and recycled traffic signs, including this light switch plate from one of my favorite stoes Eco-Artware. I just love the bold, graphic black and white color and the funky shape. It kind of reminds me of those old oval-shaped doorknobs used in many homes built circa 1910 and 1920s.
This retro-modern pendant light is made from the glass lenses of traffic lights that are no longer in service and destined for the landfill. Available in red, green, yellow, clear, or painted. Choose from two sizes, 8 inches or 12 inches in diameter.
Rustic yet modern enough for the contemporary home, this wall sconce is hand-made from recycled steel and hand gathered river rock. No two are alike. Measures 12"W x 8"D x 22"H and uses a compact fluorescent light. Perfect for hallways, bedrooms, and dining areas..jpg)
