Jewellery as unique as your personality — handcrafted from the things most people throw away.

At Trash Panda, every piece begins life as something that’s been discarded: waste plastic, industrial offcuts, pre-loved textiles and recycled precious metals. From a small garden studio in Southsea, these forgotten materials are transformed into wearable art with attitude.

Unusual shapes, bold colour combinations and materials you’d never expect to see in a pair of earrings come together in designs that celebrate creativity, sustainability and story. Each piece is a tiny masterpiece of upcycling and proof that “waste” can be wonderful.

From minimalist elegance to bold, joyful statements, discover sustainable, handcrafted jewellery made from reclaimed materials; the perfect finishing touch for people who love individuality and care about the planet.

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

Her first store, The Mildred Trouble Shop, had the pleasure of 350+ Etsy orders, sold to hundreds of people face-to-face at local markets and is stocked in 3 outlets in Portsmouth.

Never content with sitting still and with a passion for sustainability, Lou’s constantly upskilling and finding new materials to work with. In 2023 she launched a Crowdfunder for a workshop and Trash Panda was born – a brand new jewellery collection using waste materials.

Whether it’s an eye catching pair of earrings or a quirky necklace, each piece is designed to make you smile.

Here’s the thing about making jewellery from discarded stuff: nothing’s ever exactly the same. And that’s the best part.

Every piece I create is handcrafted from reclaimed and repurposed materials. I cut, shape, and reimagine each one by hand, giving it a second life (and a much better look, in my opinion!).

We don’t do the “clean girl aesthetic,” but don’t worry; everything is scrubbed clean, prepped, and ready to wear. And yes, you might spot the occasional rough edge, tiny texture change or colour quirk — and that’s exactly how I like it. Around here, raw edges rock. 

Because of that, no two pieces are ever identical. It’s not a flaw; it’s proof that your jewellery has its own story. Each Trash Panda design is completely unique, responsibly made, and proudly imperfect. Just the way it should be.