Rubbish and forgotten items became runway fashion made by grade 6 and 7 pupils, who geared their creativity into ‘upcycle’ mode this term! Elgin, Western Cape (02 July 2026)…
South Africa’s favourite DIY enthusiast is settling into a new studio, and she marked the occasion by creating a designer-inspired table from plastic bowls, a plastic plate and plenty of…
If you aren’t sold on recycling, upcycling or any kind of eco-action, pop into your nearest landfill and take a look at what happens when we don’t do our best….
Discarded padel balls are getting a chance at life off the court thanks to the upcycling initiative Amazeballs, which is reducing waste by turning the balls into creative products. …
Goal50 in Heideveld will be made from 5,000 tyres and other recycled waste. Heideveld, South Africa (06 February 2025) — Used tyres, bottles, mud, eco bricks and other recycled…
An artisan in Vanderbjilpark turns empty bottles into beautiful things. Fuelled by a love of upcycling and innovation, his dreams are playing a creative role in environmental goodness! Vanderbijlpark,…
Hout Bay-based upcycling initiative Re.Bag.Re.Use has long been repurposing plastic into fabulous bags and accessories. And they’ve collected a neat series of awards along the way, including a recent international…
When litter cast a not-so-lekker shadow on Riebeek Valley, Nico Rens decided to do something pretty creative. What began as an experiment to turn plastic bottles and tops into chandeliers…
Cape Town-based artist Gavin Larkin has reimagined the beyond-famous Mona Lisa in a fascinating way: through upcycled materials! Cape Town, South Africa (29 September 2024) — Cape Town-based artist…
Fashion students from Pretoria have turned a local mall into something of a runway with gowns and garments that look as if they were hand-picked from a futuristic ball where…
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