Upcycling

Upcycling is taking things that would typically be thrown away and creatively transforming them into something more valuable and useful.

For example, it might involve taking old furniture, leftover fabrics, wooden pallets, plastic bottles, or other materials destined for disposal and repurposing them into new, functional products. The upcycled items are often unique and worth more than what they were originally.

Upcycling helps reduce waste going to landfills, decreases pollution, and makes good use of materials that would otherwise be discarded. It's a practical application of circular economy principles – finding new life and purpose for things instead of simply disposing of them.

Whether it's turning an old ladder into a bookshelf or creating a tote bag from unwanted jeans, upcycling combines creativity with environmental responsibility.