Recycled Collection (#2)

WW2 W. V. S. Salvage
This illustration shows a man speaking to a salvage officer working for the Women's Voluntary Service during WW2, with a large container of items to be recycled for better use. Date: circa 1941

RMS Mauretania - panel converted into fire screen
RMS Mauretania - quarter veneered satinwood panel converted to take the form of a fire screen, pencil notations to reverse. 16 x 25 inches. Date: 20th century

Teak footstool recycled from a ship
Teak footstool with small plaque Made by the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company from teak taken from Esperance Bay. 17.5 inches. Date: 20th century

Arator De Actibus Apostolorum (Fragment)
Parchment leaf containing several texts in different hands. Probably originally from a copy of Arator's Acts of the Apostles or De Actibus Apostolorum

Gebetbuch (Fragment)
Five leaves from a prayer book (Gebetbuch) in Middle Dutch, parchment. Consists of one bifolium and three loose leaves, probably consecutive

Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell, 1821 (colour woodblock print)
5860355 Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell, 1821 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 20.0 x 17.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

House in camp of carrot pullers, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
House in camp of carrot pullers. Near Holtville. Imperial Valley, California

Home of Mexican family migratory workers, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of Mexican family. Migratory workers. Across the road from the Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp (emergency). Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California

Young farm boy, near Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young farm boy. Younger brother trying to make a holster from the leather of an old coat. Oregon, Jackson County, near Medford

Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge... Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County), 1939
Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge truck. " The team can haul three times as much." Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County)

The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)
7212206 The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print) by Belin & Bethmont (19th century); (add.info.: The production of paper and its uses. Captions in French language)

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

Kosode Made into a Tobari or Fukusa Composed of Six Panels, Japan, mid-Edo period (1716-1789), early 18th century. A kosode is a short-sleeved Japanese garment

Sorting a dust-heap at a County Council depot 1900
Men turn over the heaps of rubbish, while women look for a honest penny collecting bottles and empty and sardine tins in the County Council depot. London. 1900

Carta Pisano, 1090 (ink on parchment)
3083348 Carta Pisano, 1090 (ink on parchment) by Italian School, (11th century); 28.7x19.6 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

WW1 wicker shell cases recycled as umbrella stands, 1915
Wicker carrying-cases for German shells, repurposed as umbrella stands in France, 1915. Date: 1915

Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London, making toys for children of mothers who are working to keep the war effort going

Converted Church into Cinema, 19th March 1980. Gateshead and Jarrow Methodist Circuit has converted a disused church into a Family Centre

Bits of bike, scrap spare parts, lots of elbow grease and tender loving care have all gone into 3 very special pedal cars which have been produced in Stockton

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Watering cans, Pyin Oo Lwin, also known as Pyin U Lwin and Maymyo

Insect shelter, Insect Shelter
WIldlife wall built by RSPB, Hampton Court Show 2009 to demonstrate shelter and habitat for wildlife such as insects, hedgehogs and small mammals

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, The Wasteland, Designer Kate Gould. Gold medal

Lettuce, Lollo bionda, Lactuca sativa Lollo bionda
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa Lollo bionda growing with other lettuce and coriander in recycled containers at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies

Basil, Purple basil, Ocimum basilicum purpurescens
Purple Basil, Ocimum basilicum purpurescens growing in bright pink wellington boot at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies

Lettuce, Lollo rosso, Lactuca sativa Lollo rosso
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa Lollo rosso Bronze and green salad leaves growing in recycled workmans helmet at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies

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Employees of a waste facility on a conveyor belt Date:

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Employees of a waste facility on a conveyor belt Date:

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Manual sorting of plastic and metal waste in Date:

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Manual sorting of plastic and metal waste in Date:

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Bale of crushed PET bottles. Once collected, Date:

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Separation of plastics in a waste facility. Some Date:

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Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

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Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

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Bale of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

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Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

Flea market, scrap iron, metal pieces

Blocks Of Eco-Friendly Natural Reclaimed Wood Screwed Together To Form A Flat Pattern Wall Surface; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Recycled leather being delivered by lorry to make potash, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

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Corrugated iron shed. Recycled WW2 Nissen hut. The igloo (nissen hut) was bought at an army disposal sale in Darwin after WW2, transported to ount Isa and resold to AJ Power in the early.1950s

Recycling Pig Swill
The Lobb Brothers (Charles & Henry) collect pig swill in special pails, twice a week from the homes of 25-30 neighbours, who are pleased that their waste is recycled. Date: 1930s

Russian Soldiers with Captured tanks
WW1 - Eastern Front - Russian Soldiers with Captured tanks. These appear similar to early British tanks which saw service on the Western front - perhaps they were captured by German forces there

Church bells saved from becoming enemy shells, Russia, 1915
Placed together for safety in the Nikolsky Monastery near Moscow, some of the 300 Russian church bells removed to prevent invading Germans re-using them as metal for shells

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"Discover the Beauty of Recycled Creations Around the World" Fence made from skis, City of Leadville: Witness a unique blend of creativity and sustainability as old skis find new life in this charming fence, adding character to the picturesque cityscape of Leadville. Isaiah Zagar's Stucco Artwork in Philadelphia: Marvel at the mesmerizing patterns created by artist Isaiah Zagar, who ingeniously incorporates recycled glass, mirrors, ceramics, and other fragments into stucco sculptures that adorn South Street in Philadelphia. Compost/Wormery Bin: Peek into nature's recycling system with a glimpse inside this black plastic compost bin in the UK. Observe worms diligently working their magic among a variety of kitchen waste like vegetable peels and cardboard to create nutrient-rich compost for gardens. Lamp Post Made from German Torpedo: Gibraltar showcases its ingenuity by repurposing a German torpedo into an eye-catching lamp post that illuminates its streets while serving as a reminder of history transformed. Blackwall's 220-Litre Compost Bin: Explore Cotswolds' commitment to sustainability with Blackwall's 100% recycled plastic compost bin – an eco-friendly solution for turning organic waste into nourishing soil amendments while reducing landfill contributions. Tanks Recycled: Discover how discarded tanks are given new purpose through innovative recycling methods – transforming symbols of war into art or functional structures that contribute positively to communities worldwide. Isaiah Zagar's Stucco Artwork (Again): Immerse yourself once more in Isaiah Zagar's captivating stucco artwork on South Street in Philadelphia; witness his ability to breathe life into everyday objects through intricate designs embedded within stucco walls. WW2 W. V. S Salvage Efforts: Pay homage to the remarkable efforts made during World War II by Women’s Voluntary Service (W. V.