Basalt is a volcanic rock which is pushed out by volcanic forces onto the earth’s surface. It is a thick, slow-flowing lava that has been found not only on earth and the Moon, but which has also been observed erupting on Jupiter and Venus. Raimonds Circulis is the creator of Maffam Freeforms and has been able to tame basalt and transform it into his incredible line of furniture. He uses a special weaving technique to shape his volcanic creations by hand into their desired fea

Willem Heeffer is the designer of the collection of these retro-industrial lamps which are made from recycled washing machine drums. They are sourced from local recycling centres, handcrafted and colour coated with retro-candy colours in his studio in Helsinki, Finland. Also featuring a line of old boiler and Heinz Beanz lamps, Heeffer pioneers the art of putting old products long considered trash out of their context and turning them into new design pieces. #repurposed #recy

Reminiscent of the classic hip flask, The Bernard Flask is a travel back in time when vessels known to hold precious goods where made from strong, natural and durable material. Made solely out of elements from the earth, the flasks’ wooden caps are reclaimed whiskey barrels from a local Washington DC distillery. Inserted are two sets of strong neodymium rare-earth magnets which attach to the body, making it entirely leak proof and insulated. The body itself is handcrafted fro

It was the moment when a young man, eager to look for a different material to craft his very own glasses, saw the old vinyl collection of his father in the garage. He realised that out of one record could be made three frames and decided that he would give it a go to create glasses out of a vinyl record. An idea was born and so was the name of his company - Vinylize. Today, the company recycles 3 metric tons of vinyl per year and pays for personal collections to be shipped t

Inspired by clouds in the sky, these airy pendant lamps are made from resistant laminated rice paper. Designed by 24 Degree Studios in Kobe, Japan, the lamps beautifully and equally disseminate their light due to their closed, round and vaporous structure. They are put together by interlocking white panels, which are delivered folded in a flat box, thus minimising the carbon footprint of the company. At last, a cloud that lights up our days and nights. #Japan #earthfriendly #

Handcrafted by artisans in Vietnam, these bluetooth speakers provide high quality sound with traditional design. They are made from bamboo, which is resistant, eco-friendly and a perfect carrier of sound. Each piece takes several weeks to finish and relies on the dexterity and experience of local craftsmen to coil and carve bamboo, a century old tradition unique to Vietnam. Made by the company Hazang, the speakers are a perfect example of how craftsmanship, design and sound c

A fantastic way to reuse old plastic bottles, these paper covers will turn any bottle into a beautiful vase. The brainchild of designers from the Dutch foundation Tiny Miracles, the covers are manufactured by Pardeshi women who live in one of the most impoverished areas in Mumbai, India. Each product sold will help to empower their community and to enable them to become self-supporting. #reusable #earthfriendly #recycable #philantropic #repurposed #ecoconscious #handcrafted

These awesome headphones by LSTN from L.A., USA, are a triple-winner. Not only is the casing made out of wood, and the pollsters out of vegan-leather, but a part of the sale of each pair goes straight to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provides hearing aids to a person in need. A limited addition of headphones are made out of Chivas Regal reclaimed Whisky barrel wood, packaged in a custom wood gift box. If you thought your tunes could never sound better, try again with

The ancient tradition of imperial and pagoda woodcarvings in Vietnam has defined the country's identity for centuries. Now a disappearing art form, local craftsmen from Saigon Socialite have found a way to preserve and resurrect this ancient art by carving beautiful shoe-soles out of wood and turning them into fashionable, wearable art pieces. Each pair is handcrafted and unique, embracing the spirit of Indochina's spiritual heritage. And here is how the Dragon Shows by Socia

Take recycled old fans purchased from junk-shops and combine them with traditional weaving skills by Filipino craftsmen and you get these fantastic lampshades from the company FANtasized. Making products from waste material is everywhere a welcomed sight. But especially in Cebu City, Philippines, where waste management is a huge problem, designs such as these are an innovative step towards building environmental awareness. Watch the video on what drives the people from FANta