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Protect our Earth Glasses Recycled from Wine Bottles

by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 04.10.07
Design & Architecture (kitchen)

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Since nobody seemed to like my Want/Need glass, as penance I offer the Protect Our Earth glass, each one sawn off the bottom of a bordeaux wine bottle that was "rescued" on the way to the landfill.

"Each glass represents a second chance for these bottles to be useful, beautiful objects. The distinct design carries 'Protect Our Earth' in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Afrikaans (South African) and French. The branch patterns are also etched instead of printed with inks, further making these drinking glasses as sustainable as they are beautiful. Perfect for casual outdoor dining or recreating summer warmth indoors during the colder months." Forty Bucks for four at ::Uncommon Goods via ::Product Dose

Comments (6)

I thought the want/need glass was cool and I'm glad you posted it. I won't buy it myself but I got a kick out of forwarding the photos to some of my friends.

Keep up the frivolous (but cool) posts!! We can't be so critical all the time.

jump to top Claire says:

Also, remember, red wine tastes best in a jelly jar glass, and beer tastes best in a Koskiusko mustard jar mug, although I haven't seen those for years.

jump to top rob says:

Isn't glass etching normally done with some pretty nasty chemicals?

jump to top FlatGreg says:

Well, you can mechanically etch glass. I know a few glass handcrafters who do.

jump to top Rhett says:

very cool.

jump to top anonymouse says:

its a nice one but i say evryone must do it

jump to top John Cena says:

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