Moscow-based artist Polina Cherpovitskaya is upcycling plastic waste into jewelry. Cherpovitskaya usually created souvenirs and accessories for museums. But when the pandemic put work on hold, she ...

Made of a combination of phenol and formaldehyde, Bakelite is a type of plastic that became popular during the 1930s and 40s as a material not only for jewelry, but for other consumer goods like ...

As we transition from winter to spring here in NYC, there is no doubt that we all are looking for signs of sparkly renewal and regeneration. Our Spring Greening Contest is certainly one way that we ...

Washed Ashore is an environmental nonprofit that spreads the message about ocean pollution using the visual appeal of art. The giant animals created from marine debris have appeared at various events, ...

Jewellery that is eye-catching, expensive -- and made of plastic! Berlin designer Svenja John's creations are hand-crafted, made of polycarbonate, and cost thousands. But her fans say they are worth ...

Jewelry boxes come in all shapes, sizes, materials and designs nowadays. They are not only a staple for housing jewelry, brooches and other small accessories, but they are often given as gifts.