old stuff

All over the crafting and recycling world, old jeans are a precious commodity. There are many creative ways to recycle these, turning them from backpacks to book covers. Your jeans can be a fashion statement and a valuable natural resource at the same time. They are made from cotton which is natural, renewable and recyclable. It's also an excellent material for insulation.

More than 700,000 carpet samples ship every year, helping architects and interior designers move closer to choosing the perfect carpet for installation into their projects. Too often, after they've served their purpose, they are destined for the landfill. Ample Sample 2008 challenges designers to "Rethink. Reuse. Upcycle", and repurpose these samples.