Recycled Collection (#5)

Metal recycling 1950
Recycling of metal, Landskrona, Sweden, 1950 Date: 1950

Outdoor plastic furniture, made from recycled plastic bottles, Bubwith, Selby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, january

Peppermint perfume spraying over green compost heap at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Doppstadt portable trommel screen, used to filter rubbish from green compost at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Horse manege arena with covering of shredded tyres and plastic, England, june

Volvo loader turning green compost waste for aeration at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Close-up of hands holding green compost waste at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Rubbish filtered from green compost waste at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Biodiesel buses, Austria. These buses are using a biodiesel fuel made partly from recycled cooking oil. This type of fuel, obtained from plant oils

Copper wire bales
Copper production. Bales of copper wire at a refinery. This copper has come from high grade recycled metal. Photographed at the Novgorod Metallurgical Plant, Russia

Copper rod production
Copper production. A long rod of hot copper being shaped at a refinery. This copper has come from high grade recycled metal

Waste cooking oil buses
Buses that run on recycled waste cooking oil, Brighton. The waste cooking oil is collected from restaurants in Brighton. [The Big Lemon bus company runs a service between Brighton town centre

Recycled materials. Close-up of cardboard sheets and the label on a bag showing that it is made from 100 percent recycled material

Gasometers converted into an urban city, Gasometer City, Simmering, Vienna, Austria, Europe

WWII recycling: Hat respirator / W H Robinson
An old respirator, converted into a smart hat. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Compost / Wormery - closeup of worms amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable peelings cardboard
MAB-394 Compost / Wormery - closeup of worms amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable peelings cardboard and fruit peelings in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton

Old tyres used to form terracing in attempt to halt erosion, near Ernareka, Bulgaria, Europe

Tin Door, Twyfelfontein, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Old architectural stone salvage has been incorporated into the structure of new build home, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Used bullet shells made into tourist souvenir pens, Bascarsija market, Turkish quarter, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

A selection of buckets made from recycled tyres for sale at Pujilo market in Ecuador, South America

German Tanks Recycled
The French occupuy Frankfurt due to unrest

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.