What is upcycling?
What is upcycling? The word "upcycling" is made up of the English "up" and "recycling" and describes a process in which old, useless or broken things that are otherwise in the trash cans would end up being made usable again through an upgrade. The point is not to follow instructions, but to create something new from existing materials. With the increasing enthusiasm for sustainability and environmentally friendly consumer behavior, upcycling has become a trend. In the following you will find ideas and instructions for making your own: This is how you can easily create eye-catchers for your home and garden from old furniture, discarded clothing or packaging. Upgrade old furniture Old furniture can be given a new look in many ways and with just a few materials: You can create the popular shabby chic style with a completely new coat of chalk paint or give the furniture a color gradient. Geometric color accents that are used sparingly also attract attention....