From Recyclable to Whimsical: Add These Unique Pieces to Any Decor - made in the USA

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Purchasing products made from recycled materials produces numerous benefits for the environment.  It keeps these materials from ending up in a landfill.  Manufacturing uses less energy and waste.  This reduces pollution and saves wildlife habitats.  Continuing the use of recycling programs and purchasing these products also creates jobs.

1. Recycled Glass Hummingbird Feeder

via Modern Artisans: Recycled Glass Topside Hummingbird Feeder

This hummingbird feeder is handcrafted from 90% recycled glass.  It is a topside feeder to prevent leaks, and the three hand-blown glass flowers provide fluid from the reservoir.  The feeder is hung from a copper hanger that wraps at the top.

2. Rustic, Recycled Copper Cuff

via Modern Artisans: Meandering Spiral Copper Cuff

Speaking of copper, this cuff is made from reclaimed copper with a free-form spiral.  The cuff is designed to be used even in the shower.  It has a natural patina which emphasizes the copper's beauty.

3. Recycled glass Wine Glass Chime

via Modern Artisans: Recycled Glass Wine Chime

The artisans behind the creation of this wine chime have been making glass art since the '70s!  This chime is made from reclaimed wine bottles of varying colors.  It measures 24" and is made with love from the foothills of northern Georgia.

4. Upcycled Leather Belt Buckle Cuff

via Modern Artisans: Upcycled Leather Belt Buckle Cuff Bracelet

How many times have you had a belt come apart where you buckle it everyday?  Well artist Liz Stutzman upcycles leather belt and creates the leather cuffs, or as she puts it  handcrafted badass style.  Join the stylishly defiant people of the world and embrace the upcycled way of life.

5. Recycled Glass Hoop Earrings

via Bottled Up Designs: Glass Hoop Earrings

Each of Bottled Up Designs' jewelry is made from recycled bottles.  These black earrings are made from antique black depression glass.  Each earring comes with the history and age of the glass used.

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Top right: Vintage Spy Plane Recycled Metal Desktop Pen Holder

Center: Bottled Up Designs Woodland Reflections Ring

Bottom: Lucky Horse Metal Key Hook / Leash Holder

Conclusion

Finding recycled and whimsical products made in the USA may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

☝How will YOU be part of the change?

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!