Recycling and going green has been
the message to consumers for a while now. DIY T.V. shows and craft stores are
at an all time high. So what if you combine the two? You get upcycling!
Upcycling is taking a used object and finding an alternative purpose for it. MiKrafty
is all about DIY projects and upcycling. Throughout 30 days I will be posting the benefits of DIY projects and tutorials. Within next week I will post a
tutorial about a tub I turn into a couch! By the end of 30 days I hope thinking
of an alterative purpose for an object will become easier. Hopefully this blog
will inspire you to upcycle.
You are really making a couch tub??? I so adore the picture you posted.
ReplyDeleteI have been talking with some friends recently about 2 new words "we all" seem to be using lately.....upcycle and repurpose. I am wondering what you feel the differences and similarities the two terms have.
I LOVE giving new life to supposedly useless items.
I can't wait to read about your adventures in being GREEN.
I looked up the definition of both terms.
ReplyDeleteRepurpose: To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.
Note WITHOUT alteration.
Upcycle:To convert (waste materials etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
Note making a product BETTER.
Great question, I have never really thought about the difference between the two words. Either way, the two words are something we should all think about before we throw something away.