This table top was made from re-claimed plastics like tooth-brushes, wellies and mobile phones. Available from Smile Plastics [www.smile-plastics.co.uk]


This 12-inch ruler was made from 7 vending machine cups!
Available from Remarkable [www.remarkable.co.uk] (0208 741 1234

The Centre of Alternative Technology [www.cat.org.uk] (01654 705 986) have a range of items with the environment in mind available for the home:
• Recycled bag.
• Compact wind up torch.
• Kitchen compost caddie.
• Biogradeable starch pen.
• Washing brush with 5 heads.
• Recycled plastic clipboards.
• Recycled plastic geometry set.
• Re-use labels for re-using envelopes.

You can even get a 'Patagonia Synchilla' windproof jacket made from recycled plastic bottles from Snow & Rock [www.snowandrock.com].

Compact paper shredders, recycling waste bins and recycled storage containers are available from Lakeland Ltd [www.lakelandlimited.com]

Recycling banks are available from Straight [www.straight.co.uk].

Old mobile phones can be recycled at Don8-a-fone [www.don8-a-fone.co.uk].  To recycle old ink cartidges phone 0800 435 576, or watch out for a drop-off point in your local town. While you`re in town, also look out for drop-off points for your old spectacles.

Available from www.canby.co.uk

Available from www.remarkable.co.uk Tel: 0208 741 1234

Available from Essential Trading Tel: 01179 430800 www.essential-trading.co.uk, also available from Common Ground Tel: 01747 850820.

Available from www.cutouts.net Tel: 01484 645 281

Available from Argos www.argos.co.uk

Available from Evolve Office. www.evolve.co.uk

Available from www.degradable.net

Available from Bodyshop. www.thebodyshop.co.uk