Etsy Love: YAVA Glass

Happy Saturday to all!! I've been neglecting my regular Baby Green blog posts this week because it was my little guy's 6th birthday. After all, he's the motivation, inspiration and reason for everything I do here on this blog and in life in general, so he's clearly a worthy distraction.

Anyway, back to blogging......staring with my weekly Etsy Shop favorite: YAVA Glass. Recycling and upcycling glass beverage containers is not a unique concept but YAVA selects bottles with a rare, almost vintage-y flair, resulting in a collection that is ecologically responsible and pure fun. Plus, I love everything about Sedona, AZ, the place where these Etsy purveyors and creative glass recyclers call home.


The Leninade glass is my favorite.


A set of 4 recycled IBC Root Beer bottle glasses. Mmmmm.....I'm suddenly craving a plain slice and a root beer.


Dry Soda bottle glass in Cucumber (other colors available).


Recycled Coca Cola bottle glasses - set of 4.

Raise a glass!

Why do we as a country only recycle about 1/3 of our glass containers when, according to earth911.com, "every ton of glass that is recycled results in one ton of raw materials saved to process new glass, including: 1,300 pounds of sand, 410 pounds of soda ash and 380 pounds of limestone."? That's a clear environmental benefit, if you ask me (no pun intended!).

Well, perhaps we just need to see more of the inspiring new forms discarded bottles can take. Here are a few of my favorite beverage glasses, all made from 100% recycled glass:


Another reason to love a cool bottle of Aranciata....it reincarnates beautifully! Stemless Wine Glasses Made From Recycled Aranciata Bottles are $40 for 4, available through Etsy.



I've coveted these sandblasted Umbra+ Frosine Reclaimed Glasses from Green Depot for quite some time. A set of 4 is $38.95.



These 13 oz tumblers look just like their conventional counterparts but are crafted from 100% recycled glass. Luigi Bormioli Recycled Glasses - Set of 4 is only $24.99.



I'm obsessed with the flying, floating freedom of birds and their presence continues to pop up in my home decor. These etched Hummingbird Recycled Glasses (14oz) by artist Alfredo Garcia-Lucio are $39.95 for a 4-pack and certainly belong in my cupboards.