Green Art: Re-purposed Coffee Capsules

I'm so impressed by the creativity of artists with the vision to re-purpose used every day objects into art! These artists recycle, upcycle and reuse things that would otherwise just end up in a waste site.

While I was browsing through Pinterest I came across art made from used Nespresso capsules: instead of throwing the empty, used coffee pods away, the artists clean and re-purpose them into fabulous green art!

What is green, or environmental, art? Green art is the artist's vision and expressions using recycled, re-purposed or sustainable materials.


Audrey Hepburn sculpted out of Nespresso capsules.

Audrey Hepburn by Ricardo Bellino

Nespresso Santas stand ready to organize your important papers and receipts.

                               from Bijou Lena Cafe

Strings of light fashioned from Nespresso capsules brighten a dark corner.

by Deco Debrouille

This beautiful lavender necklace is made using Arpeggio capsules: the pin says you can custom order in the capsule color of your choice!

by Nadine GUIMBERTEAU

A bold and colorful bracelet made of flattened coffee capsules is available in a variety of color combinations.

from www.recyclart.org

I love seeing all forms of artistic expression. And I especially love seeing artists turn trash into treasures!