Recycling old junk not only benefits the environment, it breathes new life into old objects that were once destined for the landfill. The artists who created these 25 impressive works of art made from recycled materials certainly believed that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Maybe their amazing handiworks will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and try turning some trash into a treasure of your own.
26 – Elephant made from 45 tons of recycled materials, measuring 12 meters high and 8 meters wide. It can carry up to 49 passengers!
25 – Chicken sculpture made of egg shells
24 – Skull art made from recycled metal
23 – Computer key bag
22 – Polar bear made from plastic bags
21 – Print Ad portrait
20 – Explosion art made from recycled clothing
19 – Dog sculpture made of small household objects
18 – Book igloo
17 – Recycled toy picture frame
16 – Whale & sea turtle sculpture made of household objects
15 – Bottle cap portrait
14 – Ball gown made from recycled blue jeans
13 – Elephant sculpture made from recycled metal
12 – Marilyn monroe paint chip art
11 – Dress made from plastic bags
10 – Rabbit sculpture made of cigarette butts
09 – Wall-E sculpture made from recycled steel
08 – Wave art made from old records
07 – Dragon sculpture made from various materials
06 – Skeleton sculpture made from recycled objects