Myanmar’s eco-friendly startup transforms trash into treasure—and jobs
Trash is a big problem in Myanmar. Garbage is scattered in the streets with smells of burning trash never far behind—but...
See how banana trees are recycled into vegan “leather” wallets in Micronesia
Forget plastic and leather, your next wallet could be made from a more ethical and eco-friendly alternative—banana...
Award-winning grass-covered pavilion in India constructed with over 1,000 recycled pallets
Over a thousand discarded shipping pallets went into the making of this partly planted, undulating pavilion in...
Artist ingeniously turns old plastic bottles into joining material for furniture
Old plastic bottles get a second shot at life in the creative hands of Royal College of Art graduate Micaella Pedros....
Upcycling studio in Tel Aviv gives former prostitutes a second chance at life
Modern slavery is all around us—even if we don’t always see it. Human trafficking for the sex industry is one...
High-end upcycling shops with beautiful metal tab designs pop up in London
Gudjon Thor Erlendsson of AUDB and Andreas Krause of Krause Architects have just completed two new pop-up stores...
10 inspiring upcycled designs that will make you think twice before tossing anything
Softie Wanted Seats by Victoria Ledig and Mandy Roos Made from upcycled foam and bungie cords, these playful...
5-Star rated Fair and Square Hostel in Belgrade combines upcycling, renewable energy and on-site waste recycling
The hostel, located in Belgrade's tranquil Zvezdara district, combines the aesthetics of industrial design and...
These luxurious sculptures are made with an unexpected material
Luxury sculpture isn’t Studio Swine’s first foray into upcycling unwanted materials. The creative firm has...
PIPE pavilion is made from over one thousand recycled cardboard tubes
Farnaz Fattahi led a group of 28 Khayam University architecture students in the construction of the PIPE pavilion,...
Knowledge is Power: Dumbbells made from books work out your body and mind
XYZ refers to the collection as being an example of “semi-cooked design” - part DIY, part upcycling, following...
Kuskus is a rocking chair made from upcycled plastic bottles
France-based eco-friendly home decor company Plastiketic unveiled the Kuskus, a rocking chair made from 36 upcycled...
INFOGRAPHIC: How to properly recycle and upcycle on your travels
With summer in full swing, many of us are hitting the road in search of the perfect holiday. But whether we’re...
16 upcycled Mason jar crafts and projects that are kid-approved
Glass Mason jars are perhaps the ultimate upcycling ingredient of all time. They come in all shapes, sizes, and...
Bkeeper upcycles unused beehives into furniture and design for the home
Israel-based Bkeeper - motto: "the art of saving bees" - takes old beehives and turns them into eclectic...
INFOGRAPHIC: Inspirational DIY projects to get you started on upcycling
Upcycling, the process of converted old materials into a product with greater value and use, has many benefits....
INFOGRAPHIC: How upcycling turns trash into treasure
If you want to save money, help the environment, and engage your creative side, look no farther than the art of...
Presso Design upcycles burlap coffee sacks into stylish bags and sleeves
Presso Design is a small, family-owned business that crafts sleeves and bags for electronics out of upcycled coffee...
Alchemy of Waste hopes to promote upcycling with their stunning videos
https://vimeo.com/93551810 Alchemy of Waste is all about "building a waste-not wonderland." The collaborative...
Enormous Temple of Trash Made from 100 Tons of Recycled Plastic Bottles
While the temple is no longer standing, the trend of upcycling plastic bottles that inspired the construction shows...
INFOGRAPHIC: Get inspired to turn trash into upcycled treasure
Recycling is a great way to reduce the waste stream, but it typically requires a lot of energy and resources to...
PalletFest is the Nation’s First Upcycling Festival Made Entirely From Shipping Pallets
A unique new festival is coming to Denver, Colorado this weekend - PalletFest is the nation’s first major upcycling...
The Squirrelz: China’s First Upcycle Design Shop Takes Root in Shanghai’s Eco Village
Although the practice of recycling and reuse still remains an integral part of China's resourceful and low-income...
Sea Bags Breathe New Life into Old Sails
There's nothing we love more at Inhabitat than seeing waste materials recycled into innovative new pieces. Upcycling...
Nike’s Aerostatic Dome is World’s First Structure Supported Entirely by a Helium-Filled Canopy
To celebrate the launch of the KOBE 9 Elite Low HTM at this year's Milan Design Week, Nike teamed up with Arthur...
Lady Gaga’s Coffee Filter Dress Reveals Confusion Over ‘Upcycling’
By now, we're no longer surprised when Lady Gaga makes an appearance in an outlandish outfit. Dresses made of meat,...
DIY: Learn How to Make a Colorful Dining Table Using a Recycled Door
Here's an upcycling project that you'll just adore (get it?)! Transform that door sitting around in your basement...
Infographic: The Ultimate Guide to Upcycling With Pallets
With a little bit of ingenuity, simple shipping pallets can be transformed into an amazing array of things - from...
Sep Verboom Transforms Discarded Fans into Lamp Shades
A fan isn't a particularly useful object once it stops working, but Belgian product designer Sep Verboom came up...
reMade NYC’s Upcycled Art Show Features Bowling Alley Tables, Recycled Kimono Notebooks and More
As part of NY Design Week 2013, Brooklyn-based design studio reMade curated a pop-up exhibition featuring a collection...
