DOT Castaways

Atelier Boris Bally has great Vision when it comes to transforming DOT castaways! Boris has been featured in big name magazines and movies. Own a piece of art as though you are one of his celebrity fans!

Flattened Bottles and Paloma Pottery

Artist Nicole Whitney gathers glass she finds along the road and infuses it into the pottery she throws. Think of it as a "throwaway thrown into a throw". Okay, so I'm not clever, but I know beautiful dishes when I see them. She has crafted bowls, plates, soap dishes, sconces and stepping stones.

Kwytza Kraft

Kwytza Kraft means "chopstick" in Chinese. Billiions of single use chopsticks are thrown away every year in China. A resourceful designer collects, sterilizes, and stains them before making beautiful art Whether it is a purse, a table runner, placemat, or bowl, countless chopsticks are saved from filling up a landfill.

Wrapsacks

Wrapsacks are not only for giving away as reusable gift wrap in many sizes. Unzip a pouch and have a tote to carry all of your purchases. Become a solution to all of those pesky plastic bags you see blowing across the countryside!

Recycled Bottle Caps

Recycled bottle caps and rubber become art for your waistline! We have several styles to choose from, including NFL teams. The bottle opener on the end is an added bonuse to these belts.

More Bottle Caps!

Sails

Old sails are given a new life in durable tote bags and pillows. If they can survive salt water sprays, they can survive this Midwest weather!

Sail Pillows

Steel Drums

Steel drums are reincarnated into sturdy signs. Check out our collection of Gaelic welcomes and sports themed signs.

Telephone Wire

Tribes in Africa receive a Second Chance as well as the telephone wire they are weaving. These baskets are so amazingly beautiful you have to see for yourself.

License Plates

Take it on the road with your recycled license plate purse. There are many styles, sizes, and shapes, to choose from. We also have CD cases and Photo albums made from various state plates. Choose one of ours or we can send in your special plate.

Cereal

Cereal! It's not just for breakfast anymore!

YUMMY!

Betz showed Martha how to make these delicious looking cupcakes and cuppa Joe pincushions! They look good enough to eat!

Tofu Bear

Tofu Bear is the first plush animal made from 100% natural Soysilk fibers. Soysilk is a result of recycling wase from tofu production. Second Chances is currently the exclusive retail store in Illinois that carries Tofu Bear and his Soysilk Pals, SOYnia Bunny, and Little EDamame.

Recycled License Plates!

Glassware

Ever feel rejected? This glassware

Recycled DOT signs!

Circuit Boards

Circuit Boards get a new life as clocks, business card holders, coasters and more!

Second Chances

Tofu Bear, Chinese Character Wrapsack, Valentine jewelry, Motherobard clock!!!