More info: From trash to treasure

Product Info from Australian Geographic Issue 97

See pages 112 and 113

Handbags, wall clocks, LP record label coasters, bowls and desk clocks are all fashioned from antique vinyl records
Bags A Record
Mobile: 0431 651 234
www.bagsarecord.com.au

A huge variety of unique accessories and house hold products including: bags, aprons, wine carriers, journals, CD cases, satchels, dog leads, bean bag and cushion covers, are produced using colourful billboard posters, truck inner tubes, number plates and recycled print blanket.
Haul
Telephone: (03) 9486 7810
www.haul.com.au/

A variety of flooring designs for residential or industrial use are produced from recycled bottle corks.
Comcork Flooring
Telephone: (03) 9544 2288
www.comcork.com.au/

Novel Wallets, briefcases and bag designs made from reused fire hose, billboard posters and seatbelts.
2xO
Telephone: (02) 8668 4579
www.2xo.com.au

Stools fashioned from old aluminium street signs are produced in two main styles - all possess unique character based on the life of the sign.
Trent Jansen
Telephone: (02) 8005 0697
www.trentjansen.com/

See pages 144 and 115

Wood composites made from recycled wood and plastic are used to produce a range of outdoor decking and screening
ModWood
Telephone: (03) 9357 8866
www.modwood.com.au

Fly ash is a by-product of producing electricity at coal fired power stations. Fly ash is combined with other materials to produce useful building products such as bricks and pavers.
Produced by VECOR
www.vecor.com.au/
Developed in association with UNSW SMaRT centre
Professor Veena Sahajwalla Director of SMaRT@UNSW
Telephone: (02) 9385 4426
/www.environment.unsw.edu.au/environment/SMaRT/partnerships.html

The Butter stool is created from 100% post consumer recycled content, derived almost entirely from recycled milk containers.
DesignByThem
Telephone: (02) 9086 9211
www.designbythem.com/

Jigsaw puzzles of colourful Australian images are made from 100% recycled wood or paper and come in a range of puzzle sizes to suit all ages.
Plato Puzzles
Telephone: (02) 9954 5310
www.platopuzzles.com.au

A collection of jewellery including necklaces and bracelets are created by the reheating and shaping of old wine and beer bottles into brilliant glass beads.
Booze Beads
www.boozebeads.com.au

Old circuit boards with their fascinating colours and patterns are used in the construction of lamps and chandeliers. Haasch also produces plastic bag poffee and beanbags.
Haasch
Telephone: (07) 3851 1360
/www.haasch.biz/

100% post consumer wood and paper used to create dynamic collections of Australian cards with accompanying recycled envelopes. All cards are printed using the more environmental friendly vegetable inks.
Eco Friendly Cards
www.ecofriendlycards.com.au

Simple shoes produce a range of women, men’s and children’s shoes including slippers, sneakers and casual shoes. Each is available in variety of colours and sizes constructed using a combination of car tyres, PET bottles, hemp and organic cotton.
Simple Shoes
www.simpleshoes.com/

See page 116

Children’s toys are handmade using recycled, salvaged and natural materials. The vibrant and innovative designs include elephants, monkeys and horses.
Real Toys
www.realtoys.etsy.com

See pages 118 and 119

Recycled PET bottles and other plastics are turned into a range of outdoor products including: benches, picnic settings, bollards & totems, signage, drinking fountains and litter bins.
REPLAS
Telephone: 1800 REPLAS
/www.replas.com.au/

The WebLight is the result of an exploration into the potential possibilities of reusing plastic bags made from 70% recycled content.
DesignByThem
Telephone: (02) 9086 9211
/www.designbythem.com/

Other products

Corrugated cardboard seats are ideal for outdoor events and concerts. Each seat is 100% recyclable and 100% bio-degradable.
Bum Box
Telephone: (02) 9907 7790
www.thebumbox.com.au

Garden mulch, rubber matting and playground flooring made from 100% recycled rubber.
Enduro Rubber Mulch Australia
Telephone: (08) 9401 2606
www.rubbermulchaustralia.com.au

Office supplies such as lanyards, paper notepads, plastic pens, rulers and pencils and all either entirely or partially crafted from recycled PET bottles and paper.
ECOPAPER
Telephone: (02) 4234 1212
/www.ecopaper.com.au/