Re- and upcycling has become a true trend. But what does that actually mean and how can you implement it in your own home? The goal of re- and upcycling should be to create beautiful things, not just to collect old yogurt cups to use them as flower pots. We’ll show you how to turn trash into practical art while also being kind to the environment. A positive side effect: it’s fun and fosters creativity.
Recycling means breaking things down to their original state. Plastic goes to plastic, paper to paper, and so on. The example of bottles makes this understandable. Bottles with the recycling symbol are collected, processed, melted down, and the material is reused for further products. The raw material does not end up in the trash, but is recycled.
With upcycling, products are not broken down, but simply reused. They get a makeover and then serve as decoration, storage boxes, or are given another meaningful purpose. In total, less is thrown away and less needs to be purchased. This conserves resources and thus the environment.
A classic example of upcycling is furniture made from pallets. In a simple design without armrests, only with a backrest, they are a good beginner's project. You need three pallets, two of the pallets serve as the seat and the third pallet as the backrest. The wood is sanded down and smoothed, and can then be painted with color or wood stain. Two of the pallets are screwed together to form the seat. The third pallet is diagonally screwed to one end of the seat. Once completed, the couch can be decorated with soft cushions and blankets, adding a touch of style to any balcony.
You will need a branch with a diameter of about 10 cm, which you can find on your next walk in the forest, hooks, and a link chain for ceiling mounting. Measure regular intervals on your branch and pre-drill small holes. You can determine the number of holes yourself, depending on the length of the branch and how many hangers you want to attach. Screw the hooks into the wood with the screw side. On the opposite side, only screw in 2 hooks. Attach the link chain to these hooks, which is then hung on the ceiling mount. Once the structure is hanging from the ceiling, equip it with coat hangers, which you can hang on the hooks. Tip: For added coziness, wrap a string of lights around the clothes rack.
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Looking for a modern and individual soap dispenser? Do you have a favorite bottle? Beautiful whiskey or cognac bottles are excellent choices for a soap dispenser. You only need a pump dispenser that fits the bottle neck, which you can easily order online. Clean the bottle, fill it with homemade soap, and enjoy the eye-catcher.
Smoothie bottles and jars from the same manufacturer bring order to the kitchen. Instead of buying expensive storage boxes, the bottles and jars can be painted, labeled, and used as stylish storage containers.
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