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Ecoist Turns Trash into Treasure

POSTED 5 Jul 2008     COMMENTS

When I was in 3rd grade I used a shoestring, some paperclips and a penny to make a necklace for my mom. I just knew she would wear it with pride to all her formal functions. Unfortunately, the day I gave it to her was the last time I saw my precious creation. Perhaps she didn’t know that one day it would be fashionable to wear repurposed materials as jewelry. Though mom wasn’t on the cutting edge, today environmentally conscious companies are creating functional works of art from discarded items....+ READ MORE

 
 
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