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Discover SOUTH Original's Upcycled Jewellery Made From Waste Bottle Caps

There are millions of tonnes of plastics in our oceans, but bottle cap by bottle cap, two young entrepreneurs from Ba...

Meet Community Hero Kate Turner From Midsomer Norton

It all started with this jacket. I fell in love with this New Look floral blazer posted by Kate Turner in the Great ...

Denim Upcyclers: Nine UK-Based Small Businesses Turn Old Jeans Into Amazing New Clothing

Denim is so durable that even when your beloved pair of old jeans start to get a bit saggy, you can still recycle and upcycle the material to create something amazing. Read on to see some fabulous creations from small businesses across the UK and hear from their owners what upcycling means to them.

Check Out These Amazing Upcycled Vinyl Records

Just take a look at these stunning upcycled vinyl records. Instead of these warped, scratched or otherwise unwanted r...

Meet The Maker of Amazing Upcycled Handbags

Ever wondered where offcuts from making sofas go? Sadly, lots of end pieces just go straight to landfill. But this do...

Mindful Monsterz: Upcycled Toys to Boost Children's Mental Health

What makes upcycling rewarding is when you can turn waste materials into pure joy. Today we have a special blog by Julie Outterside, creator of Mindful Monsterz. Read on to find out where exactly these little Monsterz came from!

Meet Katy Galbraith: Mosaic Artist

We absolutely love these mosaics made using recycled materials. Check these out and let them inspire you as we hear from mosaic artist Katy Galbraith.

Discover Visible Mending and Textile Art by Hayley Mills-Styles

We are excited to share this feature with Yorkshire-based textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles. It was great to find out more about Hayley and her brilliant work, which has been displayed in museums and heritage sites throughout the north including Whitby Museum, Sunny Bank Mills and the Thackray Museum of Medicine

Meet WhatRachelMakes - Upcycled Denim Jackets and More

Perfect to wear throughout the year, a denim jacket is just like putting on your favourite pair of jeans. These jackets are so long-lasting that you can hand them down or pick them up second-hand in great condition. But denim jackets get even cooler when they're upcycled!

Meet ConvertYourShirt: Upcycled Football Shirts for Dogs and More!

Three football clubs alone sold over 8.7 million football shirts in 2021, so you can start to imagine just how many shirts are produced every year around the world. While many people choose to collect football shirts, many more shirts end up redundant and unworn when the new kit comes out. 

Meet Spanky Spangler Design: Intricate Steampunk Jewellery and Sculptures

If you've ever wondered what to do with those pesky dead lightbulbs, you will surely find inspiration in Spanky Spangler Design. Denise Humphrey has been creating wearable art using broken watches and bulbs since 2009. Each piece is carefully hand-made, inspired by science-fiction.

Meet SmoothEdge - Upcycling Bottles Into New Glassware, Jewellery and More

Empty bottles left strewn on beaches and in streets are an all-too-common sight. But a Chichester-based business is taking these waste products and turning them into fantastic glassware. Smooth Edge sells upcycled glasses from gin, vodka and rum bottles, and also stocks a range of recycled jewellery and clothing.
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