25 ott 2012

glaciermilk

I just discovered glaciermilk and her beautiful, fun and unique clothing...aren't they fantastic!?!
i love her job and her philosophy, and we have in common our passion is born in London!!!!!!

22 ott 2012

Magnetic Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in Recycled Denim & Corduroy by Anatolia Magnets

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnatoliaMagnets?ref=seller_info

Upcycling is a process in which disposable or discarded items are repurposed to make them valuable, useful, or simply aesthetically pleasing. Upcycling is designed to work in opposition to consumer culture, encouraging people to think of new and innovative ways to use things, instead of simply buying new consumer goods. It also benefits the environment, by promoting reuse over discarding whenever possible.

As most poor people are aware, upcycling has been practiced for centuries, and factories have long used innovative upcycling techniques to ensure that nothing they handle goes to waste. For example, grain processors often burn waste materials like husks and stems to power their plants, thereby eliminating waste and making their operations more efficient. The concept of upcycling for the average consumer was popularized in a 2002 book, Cradle to Cradle, which was designed to get people to rethink the way they use and relate to things.

There are all sorts of examples of upcycling, ranging from building houses out of entirely discarded materials to turning plastic bags into yarn for knitting. Everyone can upcycle, which is part of the appeal, and people can participate at whatever level they feel comfortable with, from delving through dumpsters to salvage useful things to re-using containers rather than tossing them or throwing them out.

This is an important upcyclers blog where we are members.

http://love2upcycle.blogspot.it/p/featured-upcyclers.html

17 ott 2012

is it easy to sell on internet?

Is it easy to sell on internet?
Good question... not easy to answear!
In these years on Etsy i have understand that the item you sell are important, it's important the quality of the material you use but most of all it's important to build a story around you and your work that meet a tribe,a small community 'that is reflected in you and your outlook on life.
The essence is This: CONNECT
connect people that have the same way of life

15 ott 2012

Why Upcycle?

by Robert on FEBRUARY 4, 2011 in NEWS

Argyle Cushion Project on http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com

Upcycling is becoming increasingly popular among groups and individuals concerned about climate change. Recycling is great but it requires energy and resources to collect, sort and process unwanted items and waste.

Upcycling is an even greener way of recycling – you find a new purpose for your unwanted items before you chuck them away. It’s all about taking disposable things and creating something useful from them. Usually the only energy being used is your own and it can save you money too.

For example, you might use an old woolly jumper to make a cushion cover or stuff all your plastic bags into a giant sock to create a draught excluder. Instead of buying expensive arts & crafts sets for your kids, keep hold of old egg cartons, cardboard boxes and other containers – you’ll be surprised how long some unwanted cardboard and a set of paints can keep children amused.

The need to find alternative ways to deal with our waste has never been greater – across Britain we throw a staggering amount of stuff into landfill. Even if you look just at clothing and textiles…. we throw 1.8 million tonnes away every year.

Making your cut-off jeans is an easy first upcycling project

Instead of paying extra for eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton or bamboo silk, try transforming an old item of clothing into something new, for example cutting old faded jeans into vintage style shorts for the summer.

Upcycling helps the environment in several ways;

Your old items aren’t going to landfill sites, where a gas called methane is released, which contributes to climate change.

There’s no need to recycle them in the traditional sense, which requires energy and resources.

If you can make use of old items, it might save you buying new things – thus, reducing the need for more goods to be manufactured.

So, before you start filling your recycling bags, have a think about other uses for your unwanted bits and pieces and you’ll not only help the environment, but should also save yourself some money too.