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18 Innovative DIY Examples of Sustainable Upcycling

In this collection of pictures below, for instance, you will see how several people have found innovative eco-friendly ways to recycle and upcycle old things.

Admire Upcycled Denim Scraps Turned Into Incredible Art

Deniz Sağdıç is exactly this kind of multimedia artist - she developed a diverse body of work by upcycling various fabrics. Denim Skin and Ready Remade are two ongoing projects in which she uses scraps of denim to put together highly realistic and detailed portraits of men and women.

12 Easy Projects to Repurpose Old Clothes

Our ancestors have practiced what we now call ‘upcycling’ for centuries and centuries. Here are 12 easy ways to take an old article of clothing and turn it into something new and useful. What exactly is upcycling?

Don’t Toss Old Garments: Here Are 7 Better Ideas

Turn your old clothes into cleaning rags If you have some old t-shirts that are too damaged to pass on or donate, one practical way to upcycle them is turning them into cleaning rags.

20 Ways to Turn that Blank Wall into a Vertical Garden

garden Give your hanging monogram some life Source Old crates can be stacked to form a walled vertical garden Source Every wall can sprout life Source H/T: hative.com 20 Innovative Ways to Create a Vertical Garden plants, flowers, recycling, do it yourself, gardening, vertical gardens, green thumb, upcycle

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure - 14 DIY Pics

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure - 14 DIY Pics art, creative, baba recommends, DIY, makeover, fixes, items, upcycle, photo collection, before and after, old. broken These cool DIY makeovers prove that any old and broken thing can be made new again with some patience and creativity!

15 Easy Ways to Repurpose Household Waste in the GARDEN

However, practicing the habit of repurposing and upcycling will not only benefit the environment but will also save you money you'd otherwise waste on gardening supplies and will improve the look of your garden.

Budget Home Restorations Can’t Get Better Than This!

From upcycled furniture to restored sinks and upgraded mirrors, these are some really unique and innovative home improvement ideas. Take a look. See Also: Before Renovating Your Home, Ask Yourself These Questions 1. A 600-LED programmable infinity mirror coffee table. Image source: Acid Cow 2. 

Don't Throw Away That Shower Curtain Liner Just Yet

First and foremost, here's how you should clean the liner: And now, here's how to upcycle it: 1. You can use the liner as a dropcloth when making car repairs or when painting a piece of furniture in the garage. 2.

14 Terrific Examples of Recycled Crafts

"I made this play kitchen for my daughter by upcycling an old TV cabinet. It even has an LED light in the oven." Related: This Artist Uses Common Items in the Most Creative Ways 11. Old jeans transformed into a satchel bag 12.

Check Out These 8 Awesome Ways to Reuse Glass Bottles

8 Awesome Ways to Reuse Glass Bottles tips, family, glass, home, decor, recycling, baba recommends, bottles, DIY, reusing, upcycling Check out these 8 brilliant ways to upcycle your old glass bottles!

Beautiful Vintage Furniture Restored to Its Former Glory

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This New York Building is at the Front of Sustainability

The new one will quite literally be built on its ruins, using up to 97% of upcycled material from the previous construction. It will offer almost 3 times more outdoor space on the ground level.

18 Creative Recycling Ideas: New Life for Your Trash

The trend of making trash into new products is called upcycling. You can find new uses for beloved objects that have given up the ghost. Marvel at people’s creativity or get a thrifty inspiration for a DIY project.