As the only creative reuse center inside the Capital Beltway, UpCycle has provided a vital service to our community's educators, families, artists, and environment for more than a decade.

What is Upcycling? And what materials can you upcycle? Our comprehensive guide will explain it all and give you links to hands on upcycling tutorials too!

At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials. Stop by and browse our ever-changing inventory of art and craft …

Billions of pounds of food are wasted every year around the world, but there are ways that people reuse food and find a way to upcycle. One common method is to feed it to animals because …

“When you upcycle an item, you aren’t breaking down the materials. You may be refashioning it — like cutting a T-shirt into strips of yarn — but it’s still made of the same materials as when …

Dec 17, 2024 · Upcycling is a creative and impactful way to reduce waste and breathe new life into old items. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at upcycling, explore its many benefits, …

Upcycling goes beyond recycling by not only reducing waste but also creating more valuable items from old materials. Learn what upcycling is, how it works, and the benefits it offers to …

Dec 2, 2025 · Outside arts and design, upcycling has other industrial and commercial applications. There is a dedicated field of research aimed at converting discarded plastics into …

Mar 29, 2025 · Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, or unwanted items into new materials or products. These upcycled …

6 days ago · Instead of spending money on new container and drawers these upcycled storage ideas can elevate a space and most of them can be found in your home.