This one of a kind chair is made from the salvaged debris of the New York woodworking industry by designers Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado of Brooklyn based Scrapile.

These colorful chunks of recycled license plates, called Triple Surf, are mounted on salvaged wood by recycledArtco.  They can make all manner of custom pieces – this one measures 16″ x 17″.

$149 @ recyledart’s etsy shop

That cold north wind blowing down my neck tells me it’s time to start thinking about feeding our fine feathered friends…

Here’s a handsome rustic bird feeder made from weather-resistant recycled cedar boards fastened together with weather resistant screws.  The feeder looks like it will be popular with most seed eating birds and, unlike mass-produced plastic feeders, it will integrate seamlessly into the natural landscape.

This five quart feeder has eight feeding stations.  The top door opens for filling and features a recycled nail.

A mounting bracket is included, which can be screwed onto a deck or horizontal surface – or the pre-drilled feeder can be mounted directly to a post. Dimensions: 25″ (H) X 5 1/2″ (W) X 5 1/2″ (D)

Price: $38.00 @ wastelanddesigns.com

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