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Undisguised Upcycling
Consumers show off their eco-concern with rustic, re-purposed items
Implications - The ability of an upcycled item to be passed off as new was once an asset; however, consumers are now unabashedly wearing items that boast a rustic, shabbier look. These undisguised, upcycled products allow the eco-conscious consumer to wear their environmental concern like a badge of honor, signifying their belonging to a particular behavioral tribe.
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DIY Phone AmpsThe Toilet Roll iPhone Amplifier is Cheap, Easy and FunctionalThere are a lot of accessories out on the market, yet more often than not you can pull a MacGyver and create your own version, as demonstrated by this toilet roll iPhone amplifier.
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High-Top Flip FlopsChuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach EssentialI am never buying a regular (read: boring) pair of sandals again after seeing these Chuck Taylor Sandals. Etsy user 'BohemianPunk' upcycled these sandals out of an old pair of the classic Converse sneakers… [More] |
Retro Recycled LightingThe 'Can Light' Seems to Pay Tribute to Andy WarholIf you have an appreciation for Andy Warhol, recycled products, retro finds or all of the above, I'm sure you'll fall in love with the 'Can Light' almost instantaneously. Taking iconic food containers… [More] | |||||||||
Storage-Made StagesStefan Beese Uses Shipping Containers to Make a Concert VenueKISS, Lenny Kravitz and the Silversum Pickups have all rocked out in front of Stefan Beese's viewing platform made entirely of shipping containers.
On behalf of his company, RE:BE Design, Stefan Beese… [More] |
Food Packaging FashionKatell Gelebart Upcycles Used Packaging into Cool ClothingKatell Gelebart is taking eco-friendly clothing to new heights with her food packaging fashions. Katell Gelebart has created dresses, aprons, and jackets out of packets of pasta and cat food bags.
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Clothes Pin LampsDavid Olschewski Creates Something Uniquely New Out of the OldAlthough Trend Hunter has featured quite a few products that are labeled eco-friendly for their recyclable nature, David Olschewski’s repurposed collection is, I feel, quite unique.
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