Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
For past 11 months they have transformed around 40 tonnes of discarded plastic bottles, about 5,000 bottles per day, by "upcycling" them.
Sun Feb 18 2024
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Jeans are going green with more sustainable models that are kinder to the planet
More and more brands are working to make jeans greener and more sustainable, but consumers have a role to play too.
Sat Apr 29 2023
The sneakers made from vintage windbreakers
This upcycling boom is giving a new life to waste of all kinds, while considerably reducing its impact on the environment.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Turning ocean waste into sustainable clothing
From tires to fishing nets to the billions of pieces of plastic floating in the oceans, marine pollution is an ecological disaster.
Sat Apr 08 2023
How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
Are you ready to wear a T-shirt made from old curtains, a jacket that had a previous life as an upholstery fabric?
Sun Nov 27 2022
Could the veggie burgers of the future be made from trash?
Future recipes for these "alt meat" products could drive down environmental impacts even further by upcycling waste products.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Three ways to make your wardrobe greener on Earth Day
From upcycling to clothing repair and rental, here's a look at some of the ways you can make your wardrobe greener.
Fri Apr 22 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
Upcycling could be part of the solution to the planet's troubles
Upcycling is essentially 'recycling from the top,' an even more ethical and green approach than second hand.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion
For one Taiwanese designer, inspiration comes from upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Hidden gems in waste
Biji-biji.com practices the concept of 'upcycling' where wastes are reused to produce something new without using more energy.
Wed Jun 03 2015