What is upcycling?
Upcycling is the process of re-purposing old materials to create beautiful new possessions. Upcycling is a trending topic in the DIY community and it's no wonder why everyone is eager to try it. It's an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money! Sounds great right? Well here are six more reasons why you should hop on this bandwagon!
Benefit #1 – It's Sustainable
Upcycling is essentially reusing at it's finest. By reusing old materials you reduce the amount of global waste that is already taking up too much space on this beautiful planet.
Benefit #2 – Cost Time not Money
The beauty of upcycling is that you're not paying for all the hidden costs of a product sold in a store. For example raw materials, assembly labor, and transportation costs. Most projects are fairly simple and use old materials that you already have at home!
Benefit #3 – Creative Outlet
There is a multitude of searches and sites that will be able to offer inspiration and guidance. A great place to start is Pinterest. Not only will you stay productive, you'll also get to utilize your masterpiece every day!
Benefit #4 - Unique Decor
Sure, inspiration might come from another source, but the great thing about upcycling is every project is unique to its creator. Whether it's a shower head, a planter, or a new chair, no one will ever have the same design. It's a great conversation starter when entertaining guests and it feels great showing off your creative side!
Benefit #5 - Thoughtful Gift Giving
The unique qualities that make it so great for home décor also make it wonderful for gift giving. Upcycling is a great way to immortalize old memories. For example, using leftover paint and scrap wood to make a cute frame for an old concert ticket, that you and a friend attended years ago, is a great and thoughtful gift that ends up costing no money!
Benefit #6 - It's Fun!
From searching to creating to decorating and giving, this is a great way to let out steam or bond with family and friends.
Do you have some old tumblers that need to be upcycled but not sure where to start? Check out Cupture's Pinterest page “Upcycling Ideas” for a little inspiration. Be sure to tag us in any of your projects for a chance to be featured on our page!
