Simone Preuss

Simone is a writer and editor at Environmental Graffiti, an innovative green site currently looking for writers! Imagine having your work seen by up to 10 million people every month, writing for one of the Internet’s most trafficked environmental websites and getting paid for it. Whether it is extreme sports, conservation, art or freaky nature that floats your boat, Environmental Graffiti gives you a platform and a voice to share your knowledge, and meet people like you. You control the news, the news does not control you...

September 8, 2010

Fine Art Portraits Created from Thousands of Jelly Beans

Everyone loves jelly beans, but they’re not just for eating — the tiny beans also make surprisingly good “ingredients” for works of art. Jelly Belly Art, that is.
September 7, 2010

EggCubism: The Art of Recycling Old Egg Cartons

With his egg cubism — paintings drawn on recycled egg cartons — Dutch artist Enno de Kroon forces his viewers to change their perspective, with stunning results.
September 1, 2010

Seven Stonehenges Made from Recycled Materials

Given the number of Stonehenge replicas springing up around the world, one can safely say there is a Stonehenge craze — and some of the best are made from reused or reclaimed materials!
August 4, 2010

Seven Amazing Airplane Buildings

Nowadays, anything can be recycled, even whole planes. We’ve found seven of the wackiest constructions.
August 2, 2010

Giant Skull Made of Pots and Pans

New Delhi-based artist Subodh Gupta uses recycled everyday materials for his artworks, and none are more striking than his ‘Very Hungry God’ (2006), which is made from hundreds of stainless steel containers.
July 28, 2010

When Recycled Coat Hangers Take on a Life of Their Own

Do coat hangers lend themselves to high art? Artist David Mach proves that they will hook you.
July 14, 2010

Jurustic Park: Where Recycled Metal Dinosaurs Rule

Jurustic Park is a place where you’ll find some very special creatures…
July 13, 2010

Mysterious Sand Animals Appear All Over London

Strange creatures have been inhabiting London’s construction sites. Artist Zara Gaze knows more about their nocturnal origins.
July 8, 2010

Lifesize Heads Created from Recycled Matches

Artist David Mach is fascinated by mass-produced objects. His sculptures made from matchsticks take determination and diligence to a whole new, awe-inspiring level.
July 2, 2010

Andrew Chase’s Mechanical Sculpture Safari

Salt Lake City-based artist Andrew Chase’s awe-inspiring sculptures don’t just look mechanical — they really come to life!
June 29, 2010

When Recycled Computer Parts Transform into Sci-Fi Roboanimals

Reused computer parts have never been so animated: Brenda Guyton’s found-object sculptures depict cute robot rabbits, snakes and dogs, giving us an insight into what the digital future might just look like.
June 23, 2010

Recycling Glass Bottles to Vent Your Anger

The Glassphemy recycling center not only looks stylish, but it also lets you deal with pent-up anger while recycling at the same time.