What is
UPCYCLING?
How is it different from recycling?
Upcycling and recycling both sound fantastic for the environment, but they're actually quite different. We're all familiar with recycling, but upcycling might be a new term for some. Let's break down the difference. Recycling involves breaking down materials to create something new from the original waste. Upcycling, on the other hand, is about repurposing the original waste into something of higher value, with a creative twist. Instead of turning plastic bottles into new plastic products, like recycling does, upcycling could transform an old shirt into a tote bag. Essentially, upcycling is like recycling, but with added value and creativity, and without making the waste look like... well, more waste.
