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Cigarette Butts Recycled into Clothing

by Brian Yalung on Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Who would have thought that cigarette butts would be put to good use? With many smokers in the world despite a call to quit smoking, cigarette butts can be useful after all. Thanks to the ingenious mind of fashion designer Alexandra Guerrero, cigarette butts turned into fashionable clothing has become a success and a new idea towards the drive for eco-friendly ideas.

After seeing the positive results and large interest generated, Alexandra decided to turn the project into a business. After purifying the butts (she collects them from the streets), the material is combined with wool to form a raw, textured wool, which can be knit into a variety of garments.

Prices range from $50 for a beret, $125 for the adorable sweater and, our favorite, $110 for the dress.

(Source) Cool Hunting

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