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Upcycling

Upcycling the Ordinary: How Design Specialists Are Tackling Waste in Home Renovation

Upcycling the Ordinary: Tackling Waste in Home Renovation

May 8, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Discover how design specialists are transforming waste into beauty through upcycling, redefining sustainability in home renovation.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Upcycling, Waste
shallow focus of white llama

Sustainable Fabric: A Guide to Environmental Impacts

April 16, 2025April 7, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.

Categories Ecology Tags Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Recycling, Upcycling, Waste
DIY Homemade Dog Toys and Cat Toys: Cat snuggling a soft toy while lying on a couch

DIY Homemade Dog Toys and Cat Toys: An Upcycling Guide

October 21, 2023June 16, 2023 by Laura Dolgy

We look at ways to create homemade dog toys and cat toys from common household items, and discuss tips if you are looking to buy sustainable toy alternatives.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
A Guide to Sustainable Interior Design: Inside a school made from bamboo

A Guide to Sustainable Interior Design

January 15, 2025May 11, 2023 by Zoe Dromgolle

We look at sustainable interior design: responsibly sourced and ethically manufactured materials, improved air quality and aesthetics, and a healthier planet.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Environment, Lifestyle, Recycling, Renewables, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
Sustainable Electronic Devices: Keyboards and other parts from a personal computer in a trash bin

Essential Reasons to Buy Sustainable Electronic Devices

October 21, 2023February 22, 2023 by Milicia Vojnic

An ever-increasing dependency, contrasted with rising environmental concerns, makes it important for consumers to shift towards sustainable electronic devices.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
How to Recycle Old Clothes

How to Recycle Old Clothes: Including 5 Simple Tips

October 22, 2023February 13, 2022 by Lena Milton

We should all recycle old clothes, it’s a fantastic way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and it’s something that we can do with low effort.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
borough market

What Does Sustainability in Interior Design Really Mean?

October 22, 2023July 5, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

In recent years, concerns over consumer behaviour have compelled interior designers and home decor brands to consider how their work will impact the world.

Categories Interiors Tags Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability, Upcycling
zero waste christmas

The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying a Zero Waste Christmas This Year

October 22, 2023November 21, 2020 by Dawn Cowles

Never mind its reputation for waste: It’s possible to have a zero waste Christmas, enjoy every minute of it, and not come across as a Grinch.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste, Zero-waste
Secondhand Store

The Ethics of Secondhand Clothing

October 22, 2023September 27, 2020 by Amanda Schroeder

Secondhand Clothing is without a doubt the more ethical choice, especially as compared to fast fashion. As with most things, however, the ethical nuances of the rise in thrift stores are deserving of further consideration.

Categories Fashion Tags Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Upcycling
Green foliage

10 Tips To Start Living Sustainably During This Pandemic

October 22, 2023July 29, 2020 by Ivelisse Mojica

Regardless of events taking place in the world at large, these 10 simple things will help you to live a more sustainable life.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Covid-19, Gardening, Lifestyle, Recycling, Sustainability, Upcycling, Zero-waste
Saws and hand tools on garage wall

How to Choose the Best Saw for DIY

October 22, 2023May 5, 2020 by Richardson Akande

Few things can match the joy of working with materials like wood and creating something to fill your needs with your very own hands. But when it comes to the cut, just what type of saw do you need? This simple guide will help.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Upcycling
Upcycling furniture with chalk paint

Do We Really Need to Buy New Furniture? Your Simple Guide to Upcycling Using Chalk Paint

October 17, 2024February 4, 2020 by Christie Johnson

This guide will show you how to upcycle your furniture using 3 easy chalk paint techniques [blending, frottage and gilding] to create a textured, aged look.

Categories Art Tags Christie Johnson, Recycling, Upcycling, Waste

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