Upcycling Projects

Upcycling Projects to Try : Number 4: Jewellery Stand

March 31, 2017 Dean Botham

With every 6 plastic bottles are that are purchased, 5 end up in landfill or in the ocean, this can then take 500 years to decompose. There are other ways to use plastic bottles, this week we take a look at how to create a jewellery stand from old discarded plastic bottles.

Upcycling Projects to Try : Number 3 : Cushion Covers

March 13, 2017 Dean Botham

With only 15% of textiles being recycled every year, every little helps, with this issue of upcycling projects we take a look at how to change old sweaters into cushion covers. In landfill clothing can take centuries to degrade, but with this idea you can give old clothing a new lease of life.

Upcycling Projects to Try : Number 2 : Soap Dispeners

March 6, 2017 Dean Botham

Issue 2 of our upcycling ideas looks at how to save glass jars to create soap dispensers, glass is 100% recyclable without having the loss of quality, so why not use them around the house for creating something quirky.

Upcycling Projects To Try : Number 1: Stools

February 27, 2017 Dean Botham

Upcycling is like recyclyling, but instead of sending to the recycle plant you basically restore the item for use again. Our new series looks at projects anyone could do, with this 1 restoring an old stool. Whether it just needs a lick of paint or a reupholster job, you can make an old stool look brand new.

Five Fantastic Tips to Reuse rubbish

September 21, 2016 Dean Botham

5 clever ideas for everyday household items that we usually discard of.

Ways to upcycle a glass jar

July 21, 2016 Dean Botham

We’ve gathered together our favourite ideas for upcycling glass jars, which are sure to inspire even the biggest craft-a-phobes!

Simple ways to reuse household items

July 28, 2015 Dean Botham

Almost everything can be reused in some way or other. Here are a few examples.

Recycling is good, upcycling is better

March 24, 2014 Dean Botham

Can it be sent to a recycling centre? Excellent. Can it be reused immediately? Even better!

Interesting Items Made from Recycled Tyres - Oddities From the US

April 30, 2013 Dean Botham

The latest fashion trends may leave you feeling slightly run over. That is because they include clothing made from old rubber tyres. Yes, apparel made from rubber tyres is just one of items making their way from the rubbish tip, to the catwalk and to the high street. Clothing made from old rubber tyres look and feel like those made from more common materials.

Many say that the items are more comfortable than cotton-based coating. For cleaning, a dash of Armor All and you'll be simply dazzling!