Upcycling…what’s it all about?

What is Upcycling?

Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value.

What can be upcycled?

Household items and clothes are commonly used in upcycling projects. The ‘worn’ quality of these items becomes a feature of the upcycled product, rather than being seen as a flaw.

Project ideas…

Light bulb vase Umbrella light shade

http://pinterest.com/compai/upcycled/

More ideas…

Glass jar candle holders

http://pinterest.com/ohrubbish/oh-rubbish-upcycled-projects/

Button jewellery

Clothes

OhOh Kids – online store T-shirt to skirt

http://ohohkids.com/ http://pinterest.com/compai/upcycled/

Now it’s your turn!Plastic bag basket weaving

http://thethousands.com.au/sydney/make/weaving-shopping-bag-baskets--2