Re-use is better than recycling and below you will find examples of human whimsy, creativity and skill put to good use for the benefit of individuals and the planet.
![recycling raft](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-raft.jpg)
![Cello chairs](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-cello-chairs.png)
Cello chairs
![recycling, dress](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-dress.jpg)
![Chopstick dress](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Recycling-Chopstick-Dress.jpg)
Chopstick dress
![Chopstick lamps](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Recycling-chopstick-lamp.jpg)
Chopstick lamps
![Chopstick wine rack](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-Chopstick-Wine-Rack.jpg)
Chopstick wine rack
![Chopstick canoe](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-Canoe-made-from-disposable-chopsticks.jpg)
Chopstick canoe
![Chopstick fruit basket](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-Chopstick-fruit-basket.png)
Chopstick fruit basket
![Book counter](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycle-book-counter.jpg)
Book counter
![Drum chandelier](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycle-drums.jpg)
Drum chandelier
![suitcase chair](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycle-suitcase.jpg)
suitcase chair
![Tennis ball chair](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycle-tennis-chair.jpg)
Tennis ball chair
![bike tire chair](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bike-tires.jpg)
bike tire chair
![Belt chair](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-belt-chair.jpg)
Belt chair
![Bottle cap chair](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bottle-cap-chair.jpg)
Bottle cap chair
![recycling, carol](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-carol.jpeg)
![recycling, boots, 2](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-boots-2.jpg)
![recycling, jeans](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-jeans.jpeg)
![Fountain](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-fountain.jpeg)
Fountain
![recycling, grater](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-grater.jpeg)
![recycling, bird food](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bird-food.jpeg)
![recycling, canoe](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-canoe.jpg)
![recycling sprinkler](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-sprinkler.jpeg)
![recycling tubs](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tubs.jpeg)
![Ladder bookcase](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-ladder.jpg)
Ladder bookcase
![door for hanging pics and clothes](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-old-door.jpg)
door for hanging pics and clothes
![Mac cat bed](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-mac-cat-bed.jpg)
Apple cat bed
![Bike planter](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bike-2.jpeg)
Bike planter
![recycling, bike wheel lets](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bike-wheel-lets.jpg)
![recycling, bike wheel](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bike-wheel.jpg)
![recycling, bike](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bike.jpg)
![recycling, bikes](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bikes.jpg)
![recycling,](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling.jpg)
![Bench by Misato Kuga, Photo by Katsumi Kasahara, Tokyo, Japan](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recyclingbench.jpg)
Bench by Misato Kuga, Photo by Katsumi Kasahara, Tokyo, Japan
![bicycle chain chandelier](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-chandelier-2.jpg)
bicycle chain chandelier
![Ping pong ball chandelier](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-ping-pong-ball-chandelier.jpg)
Ping pong ball chandelier
![recycling, rake](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-rake.jpg)
![recycling flowers](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-flowers.jpg)
![crutches](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-crutches.jpg)
crutches
![crutch globe holder](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-Recycled-crutches-into-legs-for-an-earth-globe.jpg)
crutch globe holder
![Umbrellas provide shade on street in Portugal](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-umbrellas-in-Portugal.jpg)
Umbrellas provide shade on street in Portugal
![Umbrella skirt](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-umbrella-skirt.jpg)
Umbrella skirt
![Tree stump](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tree-stump-3.jpg)
Tree stump
![recycling, tree stump](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tree-stump.jpg)
![recycling, tree stump 2](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tree-stump-2.jpg)
![tires](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tires.jpg)
tires
![Snowboarding bench](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-snowboard-bench.jpg)
Snowboarding bench
![Skateboarding bench](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-skateboard-bench.jpg)
Skateboarding bench
![recycling, tv better](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-tv-better.jpg)
![recycling, violin](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-violin.jpg)
![Phone book](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-pencils.jpg)
Phone book
![recycling, recipes](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-recipes.jpeg)
![recycling, carol, 2](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-carol-2.jpeg)
![Recycling, cat](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Recycling-cat.jpeg)
![recycling, lamp](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-lamp.jpg)
![Teapot planter and jeans dogbed](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-Teapot-Planter-and-Jean-Dog-Bed.png)
Teapot planter and jeans dogbed
![recycling, shower](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-shower.jpg)
![recycling, piano fountain](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-piano-fountain.jpg)
![recycling, piano](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-piano.jpeg)
![recycling, bookcases](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-bookcases.jpeg)
![recycling, clock](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-clock.jpg)
![recycling, wall](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-wall.jpg)
![The Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens, North Carolina.](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-The-Bottle-Chapel-at-Airlie-Gardens-North-Carolina..jpg)
The Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens, North Carolina.
![recycling, room of bottles](http://www.duskyswondersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/recycling-room-of-bottles.jpg)
Many thanks to Carol for getting me started on this subject by forwarding great examples.
And to How to Recycle for many of the additional images. I’ve picked my favorites to share but there are countless more ideas and photos if you want to browse for yourself.
Dusky, you made my day! Thanks for these delights. Nancy
Truely, it was awesome watching such kind of snaps……this gives innovative ideas and better understanding on how to reuse waste products…was looking for how to reuse polyethene bags effectively…guess after seeing this my mind is already working on it……..thank you dusky..:)
ah, Dusky, thx again one more time! Guess I’ll have to start thinking about what do to with my old bicycle.
Happy New Year, Lady!
THE VISUAL IS OVERWHELMING…AND SOO ON TARGET…IT GIVES ALL WHO SEE A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON ART IN ALL ITS FORMS.
D. Marrs
I admire your ingenuity, the examples are wonderful.
Thanks for the fun.
Love, June
There is no such thing as junk, anymore. It has become JUNQUE.
Just Fantastic and genious and beautiful , continue to do
wonderful things like that instead of buying all day new things
in plastic from China
Inspiring creativity – thanx!
The last one would be a great gift for one’s dearest, narcissist friend.
Thanks for weeding out most of the manipulations and Photoshops – you’re the best.
Jim,
Thanks for noticing. I do try to figure out if something is real–and I’m not drawn to images that are too perfect–too photoshopped.