Recycling is good, but upcycling is better! Recycling is turning what we normally throw away into something we can use again, either in its current form or as something else. Upcycling is taking something we might recycle and transforming it into something more valuable.
We create too much waste, and upcycling is a fun way to reduce the amount of garbage we generate. Think of all the tshirts, jeans, purses, jewelry, toys and just plain stuff we throw away each year.
Upcycling is more energy efficient because materials are not broken down or degraded. Instead, they are reimagined and repurposed, adding value and quality while extending the life of the material or item.