In the neighborhood where maker Clayton McIntire lives, number 5 plastics are more difficult to recycle than other plastics. Not wanting to throw away a food jar in the garbage, as well as realizing the hexagon shape had a useful geometry, and in need of a way to keep puddle-splashes off his back, he combined all of those concerns into one and built this rear fender for his bicycle. Riveted together the fender appears to be made of scales, giving the fender an elegant shape, curving over the back wheel. And holding the fender to the bicycle’s rear dropout is a salvaged coat hanger – all clever methods to re-purpose would-be landfill items.

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