These lamps are made from cassette tapes, by designer Vanessa Mareno, who connects old cassettes together with plastic ties.

These disposable pens find new life when grouped together to make a beautiful chandelier.

An old case is transformed into an eye-catching bookcase by French designer Elodie Flamant.

Spanish designer Belén Hermosa finds a more comfortable destination than landfill, for 4,232 used data CDs.

A Buddhist Temple in Thailand has generated international interest, having been built almost entirely from 1.5 million beer bottles.  With 20 buildings now in place, nothing goes to waste. Even a mosaic of Buddha has been created from the leftover bottle tops.

What a great use for decommissioned fire hose, in the form of these stylish washbags made by Bournemouth designers Eako, who specialise in upcycling industrial waste.

Hang your coat on this quirky little hook.  Handmade in Mexico from sandcast recycled aluminium, it has migrated over to the UK looking for a stylish new home.

It looks like slate and has a smooth finish, but this chopping board is actually made from compressed 100% recycled cardboard.  It is heat resistant so it can be used to protect your worktops.  Amazingly it’s food-safe and dishwasher proof too.