We’ve been looking at waste as a resource for over 12 years. These designers looked at waste and saw the potential for equally beautiful and functional art installations.

	Mauricio Affonso’s spherical pendant lamp has been made from discarded cool drink aluminium pull-tabs. Image

	Recycled National Geographic magazines make up this shelf by Sean Miller. Image credit: http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/25/vote-now-on-inhabitats-2010-spring-greening-finalists/magshelf_coroflot/

	Luis Teixeira made a gorgeous transparent chandelier from clear clothing hangers. Image credit: http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/25/vote-now-on-inhabitats-2010-spring-greening-finalists/hanger-chandelier/

	Eugenio Mejivar’s LOTO lamps are made of plastic bottles. Image credit: http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/25/vote-now-on-inhabitats-2010-spring-greening-finalists/loto/

	Sarah Turner creates intricate light fixtures from plastic bottles. Image credit: http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/25/vote-now-on-inhabitats-2010-spring-greening-finalists/coca-cola-ceiling-light/

These creative projects are just some of the finalists in Inhabitat’s 2010 Spring Greening Design competition. Make you look at your waste differently, doesn’t it? Source: http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/25/vote-now-on-inhabitats-2010-spring-greening-finalists/