UPcycling is an ART
'Upcycling' is the act of taking waste/secondhand materials + objects society has deemed as useless and turning them into something new.
These new items can be extremely functional - like a piece of furniture, and/or perspective-shifting - like an impactful art piece.
Currently, Upcycling is the most efficient form of recycling + reusing a wide variety of materials that are harmful to the environment when left unaddressed.
Upcycling requires a tremendous amount of innovation, creativity + labor. Simply prepping materials for their final uses and applications can sometimes take weeks.
It truly is a practice of dedication that allows you to fall in love with the patience + process of creation.