upcycling
Finally, A Brand Is Tackling Fashion’s Big Waste Problem
Coach's new subbrand is redefining what it means to be circular.
How Your Old Wardrobe Can Fight Climate Change. Seriously.
“Build a wardrobe that will last longer, won’t get stretched out, and will be of good enough quality that if it gets a hole, it’ll be worth repairing.”
This Fashion Influencer Wears Indomie on Her Sleeve
She has made shorts, bags, and a jacket out of the beloved instant noodle's packaging.
Samsung Made a Bitcoin Mining Rig Out of 40 Old Galaxy S5s
Samsung's new "upcycling" initiative will allow you to put a completely new operating system on your old phones to give them new life.
Succulents Make a Stunning Statement Inside Vintage Typewriters
Turkish artist Aysenaz Karayalcin likens succulents to the resilence of women around the world.
Japanese Artist Transforms Old Newspapers Into Expressive Creatures
Chie Hitotsuyama upcycles the animal kingdom in a colorful sculpture series.
This Startup Wants to Turn Diaper Waste into Fruit Trees
German startup Dycle, founded by artist Ayumi Matzusaka, aims to tackle the massive amount of diaper waste produced each year by converting it to nutrient-packed soil and planting fruit trees with it.
This Company Is Turning Coffee Grounds into Coffee Cups
What if instead of getting buried into garbage bags, old coffee grounds could be recycled into something useful and sustainable? That's the goal of Kaffeeform.
This Taiwanese Company Makes Clothes Out of Coffee Grounds
Taiwanese company Singtex has perfected a process for turning coffee waste and plastic bottles into fabric. One T-shirt can be made with three cups of coffee grounds and five recycled plastic bottles.
This Innovative West African Lab Is Turning E-Waste into 3D Printers and Robots
WoeLab in Togo is on a mission to promote urban renewal in the west African nation with a focus on creating sustainable technology in a local context
An Incandescent 'CLOUD' Sculpture Lights Up Overhead
A weightless-looking cloud made from thousands of incandescent bulbs.
Repurposed Shopping Carts Make Perfect Chairs
Designer Etienne Reijnders saves shopping carts from the furnace, and turns them into furniture.