Our hunt for better lighting continues, this week with some great eco-friendly options from a variety of retailers. These recycled glass, metal and plastic lights satisfy our desire to add some much needed illumination with as little impact as possible on the environment.
- Sparkle Green Blown Glass Pendant - $175 from Wolf Art Glass
- Color Block Hanging Light - $190 at re:modern
- Misprint Hanging Lantern - $34 at VivaTerra
- Recycled Glass Chandelier - DIY instructions via CasaSugar
- FUZ Curly Lamp - $35 at Econscious Market
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Both of these projects could use a little refinement but here are two recycled DIY lights that I've made in the last little while...
DIY Trouble Light
Mason Jar Lamp
I don't understand why buying recycled and 'going green' has to cost me so much green.
agree with peahen, true eco-friendly is to use what's already there. it's easy enough to rewire old lamps and a new shade on an old frame is a great DIY project.
on the other hand... if you're hyper busy with no time to shop, and have the bucks then buying one of these is better eco-wise than just getting a new lamp at Restoration.