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Introducing
Made Out of WHAT

Introducing the global nonprofit Made Out of WHAT which showcases brilliant solutions to the problem of trash by artists and designers from all over the world

Let's Talk TRASH:
Marina Griponisioti

Marina Griponisioti makes bags, accessories, jewelry, out of used inner tubes, tires, electrical materials.

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Marcus Eriksen

Ocean explorer and activist Marcus Eriksen explains the message behind two highly impactful works of art.

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Lesvos Solidarity

On the Greek island of Lesvos, an organization turns discarded refugee life vests into stylish bags created the refugees themselves

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Maria Fiter

Maria Fiter transforms newspaper into fresh, colorful, cutting edge, totally sustainable hanging lamps.

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Bordalo II

Street artist Bordalo Segundo uses garbage cans, appliances, and tires to create captivating animal sculptures that raise ecological & social awareness.

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Faiza Hajji

Woman-owned and operated NGO in Morocco transforming plastic bags into elegant handbags!

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Laura Stefani

Artist Laura Stefani aims to give dignity and value to discarded plastic with her delicate jewelry creations.

LET'S TALK TRASH:
Aaron Kramer

Aaron Kramer works primarily in recycled materials such as reclaimed hardwoods, coffee stirrers, buttons, tin can lids, and street sweeper bristles.

NYC Design Week
Exhibition in Times Square

Experience the Made Out of WHAT exhibit for NYC Design Week 2017 in Times Square.

Banner Image: Artist: Bordallo II
Photo by Austin Novy / Chop Em Down