Upcycling Plastics and the Fish Sculptures in Rio

I discovered these amazing fish sculptures when a Facebook friend posted a photo of them.  Created out of plastic bottles, they were installed on Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,  in time for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development last week.  The conference was a follow up to the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, also held in Rio.  A sign near the sculptures said (in Portuguese) 'recycle your attitude'.

Image ©  Reuters

We on the Etsy Trashion Team are familiar with recycling our attitude.  It's about thinking of the impact of what we buy and consume.  It's about looking at trash and seeing the possibilities.  Here are a few terrific examples...

Spalted Maple Pendant with Upcycled Plastic Bottle
Image © Tangora Designs

REcap Bracelet from Upcycled Marker Caps
Image © Twitch and Whiskers

Upcycled Plastic Phone Card
Image © Junck

Here's to a sustainable future!

 

Facebook

So while we're gearing up for Earth Day, I thought I'd post a few links.
You've seen the Etsy Trashion Team Facebook page, right?



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So you have no idea what I'm talking about?
Pam of Remaker suggested that I post some Facebook tips.
If you're not on Facebook yet, I Googled some links that can help you.
In all honesty, once you've created your profile,
it's just a matter of making friends and trying things out.
That, or find your nearest teenager.

Free Facebook 101 Tutorial

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Facebook Tutorial: How to Create a Facebook Profile

I especially like the last link, to the unofficial Facebook resource.
I plan to take a look around & see what I can find for business pages.
That's right - a page for your Trashion!