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 from Trash Panda

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. Trash Panda founder creating sustainable jewellery from reclaimed materials in the UK

Meet the maker

Hi, I’m Lou, the maker behind Trash Panda; a small-batch jewellery brand that turns discarded materials into something you’ll actually want to wear. From sofa leather to milk bottles, I reimagine waste into pieces with character, colour and conscience. Everything is crafted by hand in my Southsea studio.

See how other people’s trash becomes treasure.

Trash Panda Blog

  • Plastic from an opaque white milk bottle cut into squares, on a work surface.
    From waste to wearable: the real process behind Trash Panda jewellery

    If you’ve ever wondered what really goes into a piece of Trash Panda jewellery, the answer is: a lot of love, a tonne of elbow [...]

  • 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 [...]

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