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INNOVATES WITH RECYCLED NEWSPAPERS
Today’s newspaper is tomorrow’s trash for most, but for Italian ecologist, artist and sculptor Ivano Vitali it is the same newsprint that acts as raw material for his trendy, recycled and visually stunning products made completely from newspaper yarns.
Vitali used many materials like aluminum foil, yellow pages etc. to create pieces that were artistic and truly revolutionary because of their unconventional composition. Over time newspapers have evolved to become his most preferred raw material that he enjoys playing around with.
Utilizing old newspapers, Vitali laboriously tears them into strips and spends hours sorting them according to colors, avoiding any form of dependence on dyes for getting the desired hues and colors for his creations.These are then twisted into balls of newspaper yarn. The next step is the metamorphosis of the words in print to fashionable shawls, dresses and trendy beach wear. Using customized wooded knitting needles and hooks, the yarn is crocheted to produce fabulous garments.
The most striking feature of the newspaper garments is that they embody feminism and are delicate, but not enough to shred away easily. Like any other stitched cloth, they easily contour to the body’s shape and provide a good degree of comfort. Apart from being a unique way of recycling, what the artist has also succeeded in achieving is preserving the everyday history of Italy through the hundreds of photographs and news stories knitted in the garments.
As trees continue to be cut for making paper, Vitali's fashionable garments act as a great sustainable solution to tackle with the most common paper trash found in every home.These recycled and fashionable dresses surely are for those who wish to turn heads and remain eNVIORMENTAL conscious at the same time, giving the power of words an altogether different dimension.
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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen(ADMIN) on -
The design is no much unique but delightful. But, it is here in the blog for what it is made of. Each piece is made from pages and pages of book-bound, recycled newspaper. Just take another look at the product and think of the materials it is made from.
The paper has been fanned around an aluminum vase, which is also recycled. It is inserted to create a form that is soft and pleasing to the touch. Maintaining it is also easy. To allow for easy filling and cleaning, the insert is removable.
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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen(ADMIN) on
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recycled newspaper bags. Crafted by 32 women from Brazil this handbag is made out of organic cotton, recycled paper, silk, and jute. It comes in five variants each with a unique appeal and has intricate recycled newspaper detailing coated with a natural water- resistant protection, and a zipper or magnetic snap closures. The price of this incredibly trendy bag ranges from $129.00 to $249.00 at Ecoist, and this will certainly make a lot of heads turn as it’s a perfect thing to prance around in a club, street or a shopping mall.
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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen(ADMIN) on
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turn those piles into beautiful things that you can use not just to adorn your house but also give it to someone as a gift. Actually, the collection of beads you are watching in the image above is nothing else but a true demonstration .. These beads have been made exclusively from recycled newspaper. These beads might be looking quite gaudy, but trust me making them is as easy and cheap that you can’t even image.
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Permalink Reply by Mohsin Raza on -
NICE ADII.
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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen(ADMIN) on
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THANKS
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