Upcycling is recycling's cool, adventurous cousin. If recycling wears vintage Levi's and grows its hair long, upcycling wears a beret and has a sporty urban haircut.
More technically, upcycling is the process of converting one thing into something of greater value. For example, transforming bottle caps into earrings or pallets into lawn furniture. It's reinvention.
Let's take a look at some inspirations from our Etsy friends:
1: Fur Coat "UpCycling," street art by Neonzoon, Berlin
2: SnuggyLuggage Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Pet Bed
by mamarose10, $60
3. YAVA Glass - Recycled Boylan's Soda Bottle Glasses
by yavaglass, $30
4. Pink Blossom - Upcycled Fabric Earrings
by lolitasummer, $16
5. 8 Ball - Circuit Pendant
beadworkbyamanda, $20
6. "Spanish Lessons" Recycled Negatives Earrings
by tomatedepingles, $22
Are you an upcycler? What do you upcycle?
More technically, upcycling is the process of converting one thing into something of greater value. For example, transforming bottle caps into earrings or pallets into lawn furniture. It's reinvention.
Let's take a look at some inspirations from our Etsy friends:
1: Fur Coat "UpCycling," street art by Neonzoon, Berlin
2: SnuggyLuggage Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Pet Bed
by mamarose10, $60
3. YAVA Glass - Recycled Boylan's Soda Bottle Glasses
by yavaglass, $30
4. Pink Blossom - Upcycled Fabric Earrings
by lolitasummer, $16
5. 8 Ball - Circuit Pendant
beadworkbyamanda, $20
6. "Spanish Lessons" Recycled Negatives Earrings
by tomatedepingles, $22
Are you an upcycler? What do you upcycle?
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