There is a new trend taking the country-possibly even the world-by storm today and it is called "Upcycling." People all over the country are adopting this practice and going from trash to treasure with minimal effort at most. Upcycling is quite similar to recycling in that both practices were created to divert waste material from ending up in landfills and worsening the earth wide threat of climate change. The term was coined by William McDonough and Michael Braungart.
Upcycling is most commonly defined as the taking of disposable waste materials otherwise destined for landfills and making them into usable products of greater use or higher monetary value. Upcycling is an integral component of sustainable living as it allows for the reduction of waste materials while simultaneously creating new and useful products for the consumer. This practice has really taken off in the independent art forum as well. Creative artisans are using such products as non-biodegradable shopping bags and upcycling them into everything from couture fashions to artistic handbags.Because we also care about our world and the world of our consumers.
Planet Gift Baskets has not only adopted a recycling program for it's waste materials but has most recently joined in on the upcycling craze as well. Planet Gift Baskets employs a local artisan who in her spare time takes our disposable packing waste such as the chipboard cores of our packing tape, reusable pieces of cardboard, and chipboard inserts to create one of a kind jewelry pieces. For example, once a tape reel has been finished she uses the chipboard core to design and create beautiful vintage bracelets and brooches. She also uses old plumbing washers and hardware to create one of a kind earrings and necklaces. We are proud to participate in making our world a better place by adopting sustainable practices and by also supporting local artisans who continually seek out ways to creatively turn trash into treasures
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