Friendly Robots (made from upcycled junk!)

ThinkUp Upcycled Stuff! is a fun indie brand was created by a couple in Italy, who upcycle junk into truly original and fun creations. Showing that using up trash can be a great source of creativity, as well as being good for the planet.

Keep away from small children & pets. A few items contain batteries, so locate your nearest recycling points (they are choking hazards).

Some of these items are electrical, but include cables to CE standards. Made in Italy, so check instructions for different voltages and plugs.

But really this post is for show – how talented are this couple?

Poetry, romance, design and technology. All together, and respecting the environment. Stefano & Lucia

Look what two people can create with various recovered metals, old iron pipes and upcycled biscuit tins. Is it wrong to start to fall in love with a few robots, made from recycled metal?

If making your own junk art:

• Don’t remove sand, pebbles, shells or driftwood from beaches (these prevent coastal erosion, the latter two often home to tiny marine creatures).
• Be sure raw materials are free from lead paint, old pallets free from rusty nails etc. Also keep glue away from children and pets. For plant pots, read of toxic plants to avoid near pets and avoid displaying indoor plants to gardens, to stop birds flying into windows.
• Also leave items like wildlife homes to the experts (for instance, never use upcycled tin or bright colours to make birdhouses, these can overheat and attract predators).