For people who have lived a green life there is now a way to carry on the good work to the grave.

A eco-coffin made entirely out of recycled materials is the star of a new exhibition coming to Kingston.

The show, Creative Resource, is the brainchild of Kingston University lecturer Jakki Dehn who wanted to showcase the range of products which can be made from recyclables.

She said: “The perception of recycled products has changed but people generally do think they are a lesser quality so we wanted to exhibit a sophisticated range of products.”

The ecopod, as it is known, was designed by Hove based Hazel Selina, 66, who has been selling the coffins for 10 years.

She started designing the pods after working as a natural birth therapist and aims to “keep the world beautiful” by countering polluting cremations and traditional laminated coffins.

She said: “I went through the menopause and thought it was time I started thinking about death.

“The ecopods are handmade and we make about six to eight a week so it is difficult to compete with undertakers who generally use chipboard coffins which can be produced cheaply and sold for bigger profits.”

The coffins are completely biodegradable and are made from recycled newspaper, natural plant hardeners and ethically sourced glue.

Ms Selina also produced an ethical acorn inspired urn as part of the range.

The show features 200 pieces of work including a bar stool made from aluminium cans by furniture designer Philippe Starck, a chair sculpted from plastic carrier bags and a coffee table formed from discarded coffee grounds.

The exhibits will be on display at the university’s Knights Park Campus from October 6 to 31.

For more information, visit ecopod.co.uk