An Ashby-based artist has developed a line of Christmas tree decorations inspired by the recent COP26 talks - out of recycled cans.

Matthew Warburton, of Aluminiumart, says there is no harm in individuals trying to do their bit for ecology.

And while politicians gathered to decide the fate of the future of the planet at COP26 in Glasgow, Matthew set to work on a festive way to show his support.

On the strength of recycled cans being used to create artwork, he has developed another product range with the sides of cans being used to create unique and interesting artwork, and can ends sent for recycling.

Determined to waste as little as possible, Matthew started work on turning the otherwise wasted material into further unique pieces.

Matthew already creates wonderful tree decorations and when customers ask if he can make another variant he says he can - and adds he can fall back on the 12 days of Christmas to see him into retirement.

During the COP26 discussions in Glasgow, he was inspired and thought that he would take one small step in reducing the waste by cutting down on raw materials needed to create his artwork.

Working on the adage, "If we all keep our doorsteps clean, the whole village will be clean", Matthew started on his promise of introducing the first of the 12 days of Christmas.

Using Computer Aided Design skills picked up in Engineering and teaching, Matthew set about creating the first design to be able to utilise the surplus can ends from other artwork.

Day one went so well that he carried on and complete the whole12 days.

From computer to Laser marker, Matthew quickly ran up the prototypes and with a few tweaks to design and process found he had an impressive range of products in time for Christmas.

You can view details of Matthew's work HERE.