So many office items ended up as waste or in landfills, during and after the pandemic. But what would these items look like if instead, they had a second chance…
A Soweto Seamstress’ skills have wowed and evoked wonder upon thousands thanks to her upcycling talents! Soweto, South Africa (31 January 2024) — A Soweto seamstress’ skills have left…
If you have kids and enough paper bags from the grocery store to build a small house, this South African Mom’s viral upcycling hack was meant to find you! …
We’re spotlighting some of the people and places building the path to a more wholesome SA through all kinds of upcycling initiatives. Thanks to their choice to give goods multiple…
Sustainability will run through the 2024 Paris Olympics. While it might not take the podium, it will definitely take a front-row seat and this is how Paris is leading the…
Upcycling matters because now 5000 more students in South Africa have new schools shoes made from materials that would’ve gone to waste! Meet Shoose Life, the initiative stepping forward: …
In the creative pursuit to give waste materials chapters beyond the scrapyard, a Johannesburg creative made garments entirely from airbags. Johannesburg, South Africa (25 June, 2023) — As upcycling…
Because reusing Woolies bags will only take you so far! South Africa (9 April, 2023) — Amid April Fool’s jokes, Easter Eggs and Ramadan’s discipline, April is celebrated for…
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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou
