the best of . recycled goods

Recently we launched a program at Regal Tent called “Plant a Forest”. For every new client to Regal, we will plant 7 trees through Trees Canada. Inspired by the ever-fabulous (and previously blogged about) MyEmma.com, our goal is to continue giving back through environmental and social programs.

In researching green programs I’ve been delighted to come across some fantastic event-related ideas and products that take ‘green thinking’ to a whole new level…

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(Clockwise from top left) Recycled beer and wine bottles: “tranSglass” by Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje, handmade in Guatemala via PingMag. They would look so stunning as centerpieces…and quite frankly would be a good DIY project; Love, love, love these Denise Sharp paper hats. She does all kinds of decor items out of old sheet music, newspapers, etc; The stunning Tokujin Yoshioka bouquet chairs via Designers Block and Life in a Venti Cup; A brilliant paper artist, Nicholas Jones, via The Design Files; David Stark’s recycled paper decor at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards gala via Notes on a Party.