These rustic, eight-foot-long, benches are handmade from reclaimed wood planks and coffee sacks by Brooklyn-based Matt Loftice. The coffee sacks are contributed by a local coffee roaster and the wood is recovered from an abundant raw material in Brooklyn – discarded oak pallets. The benches can be made in any custom length.

Matt specializes in “stuff made out of other stuff”. Find these benches and more at Matt’s RecycledBrooklyn Etsy Shop.

Along with business partner Ellen Gustafson, Lauren Bush continues to push the boundaries of traditional retail and socially responsible commerce. In 2007 we saw the launch of their collaboration, FEED Projects, whereby the purchase of a natural burlap & 100% organic cotton FEED 2 bag ensured food for a needy child for an entire school year. (more…)

Designer and photographer Jonas Merian and his girlfriend Nina create their product designs and photography out of their live/work studio in Shanghai, China. Jonas created this series of upcycled telephone clocks (pictured above + below) from old, recycled Chinese telephones. (more…)