upcycle
Genius: Upcycled DIY Ribbon Dispenser
Rather than toss your next empty cardboard box into the recycle bin, why not upgrade it into a DIY ribbon dispenser to organize your crafty space?
Fighting Consumption with…Branding?
The folks at Unconsumption are working to raise awareness about consumerism in a fun, unique way!
Building a School from Plastic Bottles
We’ve talked here before about the scourge of single-use plastic, so you can imagine how it warmed my heart to run across this video, where kids are taking plastic bottles and upcycling them into building materials:
Biodegradable Shoes that Sprout Flowers
The typical sneaker has a few years before it starts to wear down. If you’re really good to your kicks, maybe you can extend that, even double it, but eventually sneakers outlive their usefulness in the shoe department. Oat Shoes are designed to have a whole new life when you’re done wearing them.
Craft Ideas for Wine Corks
Is your stash of wine corks overflowing? Here are some craft ideas to help put a dent in that cork collection.

















