Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Biodegradable, upcycled or sustainable, the world of sneakers is going green
The fashion industry is coming up with all kinds of ideas and techniques to reinvent this wardrobe staple to help make it greener.
Sat Mar 11 2023
Could your future house be constructed from an upcycled shipping container?
Instead of being scrapped or discarded, some containers used to transport maritime goods have a rather consequential second life.
Sun Oct 30 2022
A French designer has created an eco-friendly sneaker from seafood waste
Riconneaus has chosen to use oyster shells in a whole collection of upcycled sneakers.
Sat May 21 2022
Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles
Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Levi's is teaming up with Naomi Osaka on an upcycled collection
Osaka opens a new chapter in her story with Levi's by collaborating on a new ready-to-wear collection in upcycled denim.
Wed Aug 18 2021
From construction material to garden fertilizer: Multiple uses for discarded scallop shells
The calcium they contain turns out to be a great fertilizer.
Fri Oct 09 2020