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Taco Bell recently joined Starbucks (along with eco-friendly architects and hippie communes everywhere) in creating a pop-up store upcycled from disused shipping containers at the SXSW music and film festival in Austin, Texas. I’ll admit it; I’m not really sure how I feel about this one; unless the fast food industry is planning on changing […]
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What happens to the once popular, latest version of a computer when it is discontinued? Landfill or rather recycled? But what if they could be upcycled and live another life. A completely different life to their former, but still providing joy to customers. When the Apple Power Mac G5 was launched by Steve Jobs back […]
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Fancy a pair of sneakers covered in a vintage Versace pattern? Then I have found the perfect pair for you. If you have a thing for shoes that use upcycled materials and have deep pockets then you could be the perfect customer for Etai LA. The Los Angeles-based designer makes one of a […]
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Completely downsizing your life from a house full of stuff that you don’t use to two backpacks is an incredibly scary experience, yet a completely freeing one at the same time. This is a decision that I made when I moved across the world to Asia and one that I haven’t regretted. Downsizing your […]
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When two surfers got tired of sifting through floating rubbish and plastic, they dreamt up an automated rubbish bin that would get rid of floating rubbish, debris and oil. On the Upcycle blog, we have written about the great work that various people are doing to help save the oceans. From Kelly Slater and […]
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“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” This is the mission statement of a company called Patagonia who are working hard to stop the steep decline of our beautiful environment. From early beginnings of making tools for climbers, Patagonia has merged into […]
