An unresolved sample project, designing for interior/installation/art outcome. Focusing on three of the ten Textile Environment Design (TED) strategies. TED 1- minimise waste, TED 2- design for cyclability, TED 3- design to reduce chemical impacts, and finally, TED 4- design to reduce water use. Beginning with the theme ‘metal/mechanical’ and using uniquely shaped metal mechanical objects salvaged and/or recycled from a local breakers yard. Motorbike parts were most interesting for their shape and connecting joints Tools such as drill parts, cement mixer attachments and household appliance parts, were also found and used from the scrap yard.