Images: Artecnica

Spun out of synthetic, high-density polyethylene fibers that give it its characteristic durability and lovable crinkly texture, Tyvek is a surprisingly polyvalent material, though it's typically thought of as house wrap.

There is something so iconic about a Campbell soup can, particularly after Andy Warhol got hold of them. Now William Heefer of Fuse has recycled pop art into light fixtures.

All photos: Reuseit.com

Three years ago we ran a piece on ReusableBags.com and their cloth shopping tote bag.

Photo: Cree

Let There Be Light
At TreeHugger, we've been writing about ways to make lighting more energy efficient for years.

Image from warburton.labs

The start of school used to mean a new pencil case filled with perfectly sharpened, brand new pencils. Coloured ones and black lead ones: it was so exciting.

Images: Mammalampa

Latvia may be a little off the beaten track in terms of tourist destinations, but it's evident that its newfound psyche has a bit of old-world charm merging with a modern muscularity. Case in point: take a look at these lamps by Mammalampa, a design firm based in the capital of Riga.

Images: James Shaw

As you may have guessed already, here on TreeHugger we are big fans of both cutting-edge on one hand, and a range of clever reuse ideas for everyday items on the other. Coming from the virtue of reuse, UK designer James Shaw's simple but elegant Jar Lamps fit the bill quite nicely.

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Some cyclists prefer style over safety, including when it comes to safety lighting. Cyglo Tyres appears to offer both, ditching the bulky bulb on the handlebars for LEDs embedded in the tires themselves. When spinning, they form a perfect circle of colored light. The best part is that the lights are powered by the spinning wheel itself.

Photo via QuackMasterDan

For anyone who wants to make sure they're ultra-visible while riding their bike at night, this 10-step DIY project might be the ticket.

Fabrikblumentopf Lampshade; a DIY shirt sleeve lamp. Image via Jay Cousins.

Well here is a decorative way to upcycle a worn sweater: From Open Design City, is an open source shirt sleeve lamp made with starch plastic and recycled textiles.