Some plastic bottle caps with bolt cutters and a cookie cutter on a work surface

Upcycled jewellery

Turning rubbish into
jewellery you’ll treasure

Latest Products

Our products are made from waste plastic, industrial offcuts, pre-loved textiles and recycled precious metals. Formed into unusual shapes, using striking colour combinations and materials you wouldn’t expect, each piece is a masterpiece of upcycling.

From minimalist elegance to bold statement pieces, find the missing puzzle piece to make your outfit a bit more special.

A white woman with pink hair and a yellow hat poses for the camera in her workshop. The walls are pink and tools are hanging up.

Meet the maker

Lou has been making jewellery since 2020, having taught herself at her dining table with a starter kit of pliers and jewellery findings.

Never content with sitting still and with a passion for sustainability, Lou’s constantly upskilling and finding new materials to work with. Trash Panda is a brand new jewellery collection using waste materials.

Trash Panda Blog

  • Leather and other fabrics on a cutting table with templates and cutouts of teardrop shapes.
    Portsmouth Open Studios (P.O.S.E) 2024 and Autumn Update

    I though it was time for an update for those that don't follow me on social media. Unfortunately my health hasn't been playing ball for [...]

  • A sheet of blue marbled plastic, made from milk bottle tops, on top of a panini press
    Spring update

    Time flies! I thought it was about time for another update on the project and how I've been using the Crowdfunder money. The workshop is [...]

  • A logo that is mustard and purple in colour, with bold words in a sign format saying 'Trash Panda'. There's a racoon reaching over the front of the sign.
    Becoming Trash Panda

    It's been a while since I sent an update, sorry about that. There's been lots going on behind the scenes and I'm so close to [...]

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