These garden walls or "les murs vegetals" are created by Patrick Blanc, a world renowned tropical botanist. Most of his creations are for institutions and public spaces, but there's no reason why these maintenance-free vertical gardens can't be incorporated into residential architecture and landscape design as well.
100% recycled glass tiles are the ultimate in green building materials and the circular shape makes these tiles perfect for your mod apartment or home. Available in 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5, 8, and 10 inch diameters and a variety of colors including a matte or glossy finish, the Caribbean color series, and the Watercolor series.
Engineered stone made from recycled glass mosaic grit can be used to create wall panels like these. Available in 1/4 inch thick tiles or slabs in a variety of colors. Tile sizes ranging from 12 x 12 inches to 48 x 48 inches. Slab sizes are 24 x 120 inches and 48 x 120 inches.
Here's another clever use for those traffic signs--and another piece of artwork from metalsmith Boris Bally. Accented with copper rivets and bottle cap studs to give it a retro, yet mod look, the 17 3/16th inch diameter mirror is available with either orange or yellow rim.
This vinyl free wallpaper from mod green pod is nothing short of fab! Silkscreened by hand it contains no chemical finishes. Available in two patterns and several colors, Butterfly Jubilee (shown) and Grand Jubilee.
This funky, mod clothes hanger is from Ryan Frank and made from recycled newspaper. The motivation behind Frank's designs is to use materials that would otherwise contribute to the deterioration, corrosion, and decay of the urban environment and turn them into unique, eco-sensitive products such as the clothes hanger pictured above.
Recycled plastic sheeting made in the UK from plastic bottles. The solid plastic sheets require no edging or surface finishes and are suitable for kitchen countertops, bathrooms, furniture, wall decor, and many other creative applications. Color varies according to the color of the bottles used. The plastic sheets are easy to work with using conventional tools and can be sawn, drilled, routed, and planed.
Modular, 3-D 100% recycled paper wallpaper tiles you can mix and match to give your decor a contemporary look on the cheap. White, orange, mint, and natural. 12 tiles (12" x 2.25") to a pack covering 12 SF. Design by Jaime Salm (2004), manufactured in the Netherlands or in the US by Mio..jpg)
