On top of diverting plastic from the waste stream, the Brooklyn, NY artist aims to raise awareness about plastic’s effect on our water supply through her designs. Stephanie says she finds inspiration in fiber arts, textile design, and weaving. She’s a big fan of artists like design innovator Buckminster Fuller and textile designer Lena Corwin. She is drawn to recycled materials because:
Stephanie’s commitment to activism and to her community comes through in her business practices beyond the materials she uses in her work. She donates 10% of each sale to one of several nonprofits. At the moment, customers can choose between: Just Food, Added Value, Time’s Up, and Riverkeeper. She also maintains the Garbage of Eden blog where she documents environmental and political issues as well as tutorials. [All images courtesy Garbage of Eden Designs]
