10 Inspiring Upcycling Projects Redefining Sustainability

These inspiring upcycling projects from across the world highlight the creativity and sustainability possible by repurposing waste materials into valuable, functional, and beautiful products. For more information, visit the original article.

Reclaim Design
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4th January 2025 in hobbies & interests
10 Inspiring Upcycling Projects Redefining Sustainability
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    Upcycled Fashion by Patagonia (USA)

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    Ecoalf (Spain)

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    El Anatsui’s Art (Ghana)

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    Washed Ashore Project (USA)

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    Bordalo II’s Big Trash Animals (Portugal)

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    S-House (Vietnam)

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    Freitag Store (Switzerland)

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    LitterARTI (UK)

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    Supercyclers (Australia)

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    Rubies in the Rubble (UK)

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    Upcycled Fashion by Patagonia (USA)

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    Ecoalf (Spain)

  • 3

    El Anatsui’s Art (Ghana)

  • 4

    Washed Ashore Project (USA)

  • 5

    Bordalo II’s Big Trash Animals (Portugal)

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    S-House (Vietnam)

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    Freitag Store (Switzerland)

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    LitterARTI (UK)

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    Supercyclers (Australia)

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    Rubies in the Rubble (UK)

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