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If you’ve never heard the buzzword ‘upcycle,’ you’ve probably been off to the moon. The creative reuse trend is about transforming ​products that otherwise end up in the trash.

Why? Because it is a great way to reuse materials and reduce our footprint. Plus, it’s fun, and if you’re still not convinced, below we have plenty of evidence of people using their skills and ingenuity to give old stuff a new life.

From a handcrafted tote bag made from plastic bags to an old grill transformed into a cute herb garden, nothing seems impossible for these handy people. Scroll down, upvote your favorite remade objects, and share your upcycling ideas in the comments below! (H/T)

01. This Kind Man Is Recycling Old Camp Coolers To Make Warm Kitty Shelters For Winter! How Cool Is This?!

This Kind Man Is Recycling Old Camp Coolers To Make Warm Kitty Shelters For Winter! How Cool Is This?!

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02. The School Security Guard Decided To Save The Discarded Benches And Gave Them A Second Life

The School Security Guard Decided To Save The Discarded Benches And Gave Them A Second Life

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03. I Take Plastic Shipping /Bale Straps From Hardware Store Waste, And Make Sturdy, Functional & Fashionable Baskets! (My Cats Also Love Them At Every Stage)

I Take Plastic Shipping /Bale Straps From Hardware Store Waste, And Make Sturdy, Functional & Fashionable Baskets! (My Cats Also Love Them At Every Stage)

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Every year we dump a massive 2.12 billion tons of waste. This astonishing amount of waste is partly because 99 percent of the stuff we buy is trashed within six months. If all this waste were put on trucks, they would go around the world 24 times.

Luckily, more and more people are now becoming aware of the damage of the waste they produce and their footprint on their planet by consuming it daily. Sustainable consumption is a way to do more and better with less, meaning that we give old products a whole new life.

To learn more about the now-trending practice of upcycling, we talked to Lina Survila, an editor-in-chief of Abstract Stylist magazine. “Upcycling is a reuse of no longer desirable items. It can be something that has lost its function or spark joy anymore,” Lina explained this buzzword.

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04. Pulled Out Of A Trash Heap. It Was One Part Of A Military File Cabinet. Added Some Legs, And Bingo, Bango! Thorough Cleaning, Paint, And A Little Shining Up, Followed By Wrapping It In Wood From My Scrap Pile.

Pulled Out Of A Trash Heap. It Was One Part Of A Military File Cabinet. Added Some Legs, And Bingo, Bango! Thorough Cleaning, Paint, And A Little Shining Up, Followed By Wrapping It In Wood From My Scrap Pile.

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05. This Rug Used To Be A Bunch Of Ugly T-Shirts

This Rug Used To Be A Bunch Of Ugly T-Shirts

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06. I Convinced My Friend Not To Throw Away His Old Fencing And Let Me Build Him Garden Boxes. How Do You Think They Came Out?

I Convinced My Friend Not To Throw Away His Old Fencing And Let Me Build Him Garden Boxes. How Do You Think They Came Out?

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“Creative upcycling is becoming increasingly popular as people are looking for new ways to express their creativity and stay original,” she said, adding that “the sustainability aspect is a strong motivator to give items a second life.”

When asked whether people are becoming more aware of producing less waste daily, Lina assured us this is the case. “People are talking more about conscious lifestyle choices than they used to.”

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Let’s talk about the most significant impact of producing waste. We need to realize that “big changes, especially in the fashion industry, should come from big brands making their supply chain more clean and transparent.” So the companies that produce vast amounts of stuff, like the famous fast fashion brands, are the ones to blame. But it’s not all up to them.

07. Earrings Who Lost Their Mates Turned Into A Charm Bracelet

Earrings Who Lost Their Mates Turned Into A Charm Bracelet

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08. I Turned An Old Microwave Cart Into A Rolling LEGO Stand For My Daughters For Christmas

I Turned An Old Microwave Cart Into A Rolling LEGO Stand For My Daughters For Christmas

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09. Upcycled 3 Old T-Shirts Into 1 New One

Upcycled 3 Old T-Shirts Into 1 New One

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“The more we upcycle, the more we choose not to buy something new. It’s like making dinner from scraps—you use something most people would throw away, and you save money,” Lina said. She also believes in a conscious lifestyle that is affordable for all and not reserved for people with higher incomes.

“I upcycle paper boxes, bags, glass bottles, and old textiles. You can upcycle virtually anything, from clothes and accessories to household objects. For example, you can upcycle your old bed linen to small kitchen napkins or towels. Also, use boxes as containers for storage, and build compartments in your closet from them,” the editor concluded.

10. Turned An Old Fan With A Bad Motor Into A Lamp

Turned An Old Fan With A Bad Motor Into A Lamp

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11. I Made Some Shorts, A Bucket Hat, And A Bag, All From One Old Jacket

I Made Some Shorts, A Bucket Hat, And A Bag, All From One Old Jacket

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12. A Rose For My Partner On Our Anniversary, Made From Recycled Cutlery

A Rose For My Partner On Our Anniversary, Made From Recycled Cutlery

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13. My Vintage TV Barn Find Turned Into My New Bar Cart

My Vintage TV Barn Find Turned Into My New Bar Cart

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14. Turned An Old Office Credenza Into A New TV Stand

Turned An Old Office Credenza Into A New TV Stand

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15. The Drink Tray I Got From A Cafe Is A Reused Milk Carton

The Drink Tray I Got From A Café Is A Reused Milk Carton

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16. Made A Fairy Succulent Garden Patio Area With A Broken Pot

Made A Fairy Succulent Garden Patio Area With A Broken Pot

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17. I Repurposed My Old Grill Into A Small Herb Garden! I Hope All The Seeds Grow Soon

I Repurposed My Old Grill Into A Small Herb Garden! I Hope All The Seeds Grow Soon

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18. Handpainted Them. I love How These Turned Out!

Handpainted Them. I love How These Turned Out!

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19. I Picked Up A Used Cardigan That Turned Out To Look Much Better In The Picture Than In Person, So I Turned It Back To Yarn And Crocheted The Yarn Into A Cat Bed (I Didn’t Use A Pattern)

I Picked Up A Used Cardigan That Turned Out To Look Much Better In The Picture Than In Person, So I Turned It Back To Yarn And Crocheted The Yarn Into A Cat Bed (I Didn't Use A Pattern)

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IKEA Backpack

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21. A Neighbor Was Giving Away This Kid Size Chest Of Drawers For Free, So I Snagged It And Made It Into A Quarantine Bar

A Neighbor Was Giving Away This Kid Size Chest Of Drawers For Free, So I Snagged It And Made It Into A Quarantine Bar

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22. Sweater Not Won Since 1996 And A Zipper From An Old Bag = Wool Overall For My Kid

Sweater Not Won Since 1996 And A Zipper From An Old Bag = Wool Overall For My Kid

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23. Turned A Thrifted Blanket Into These Ridiculous Sweats

Turned A Thrifted Blanket Into These Ridiculous Sweats

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24. Unused Bags, It’s Time To Do Some Handicraft

Unused Bags, It's Time To Do Some Handicraft

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25. I Read That A Lot Of Donated Clothes End Up In Landfills Anyway, So I Started Saving Our Old Fabrics/Textiles That Didn’t Seem Nice Enough For Resale—I finally Used Them To Make This Pet Bed!

I Read That A Lot Of Donated Clothes End Up In Landfills Anyway, So I Started Saving Our Old Fabrics/Textiles That Didn't Seem Nice Enough For Resale—I finally Used Them To Make This Pet Bed!

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26. A Raincoat For My Dog Made Out Of A Broken Promotional Umbrella (She’s Not Impress)

A Raincoat For My Dog Made Out Of A Broken Promotional Umbrella (She's Not Impress)

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27. Teacup Birdfeeders Made By Me

Teacup Birdfeeders Made By Me

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28. Made A Bag For My Mom’s Yarn From Old Window Screen

Made A Bag For My Mom's Yarn From Old Window Screen

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29. Repurposed An Old Cable Spool Into A Table For My Zero Waste Store

Repurposed An Old Cable Spool Into A Table For My Zero Waste Store

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30. My Old Favorite Jeans Turned Into A Pen Roll

My Old Favorite Jeans Turned Into A Pen Roll

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31. Denim Friends From Old Jeans

Denim Friends From Old Jeans

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32. I Got This Pillowcase At A Local Thrift Store For 50 Cents! I flipped It Into A Cute Purse!

I Got This Pillowcase At A Local Thrift Store For 50 Cents! I flipped It Into A Cute Purse!

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33. A Knit A Sweater Made Entirely Of Old / Scrap Yarns I Had Lying Around

A Knit A Sweater Made Entirely Of Old / Scrap Yarns I Had Lying Around

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34. Repurposed A Diaper Box + Some Contact Paper Into A Little Bookcase For My Son

Repurposed A Diaper Box + Some Contact Paper Into A Little Bookcase For My Son

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35. My Mom Made This Pig Planter

My Mom Made This Pig Planter

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36. Ultimate Upcycling! Abandoned Car To Airbnb!

Ultimate Upcycling! Abandoned Car To Airbnb!

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37. I Bought A Men’s Shirt For $3 And Turned It Into A Twin Set!

I Bought A Men's Shirt For $3 And Turned It Into A Twin Set!

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38. I Turned An Old Dresser Into A Microwave Stand!

I Turned An Old Dresser Into A Microwave Stand!

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39. Update! TV With Cats (And You Can See The Chandelier I Made From An Old Vase)

Update! TV With Cats (And You Can See The Chandelier I Made From An Old Vase)

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40. Turned An Old Mannequin Hand And Gold Metal Tray Into A Light! (Not My Idea Originally, I Saw Some Similar Online)

Turned An Old Mannequin Hand And Gold Metal Tray Into A Light! (Not My Idea Originally, I Saw Some Similar Online)

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41. From Ruined Jeans To An Area Rug

From Ruined Jeans To An Area Rug

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42. Upcycled An Old Candle Lid

Upcycled An Old Candle Lid

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43. IKEA Bags Into Windbreaker

IKEA Bags Into Windbreaker

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44. Old Handmade Writing Desk Turned Into A Changing Table For The New Nursery

Old Handmade Writing Desk Turned Into A Changing Table For The New Nursery

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45. Upcycled Bicycle Wheel

Upcycled Bicycle Wheel

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46. Something I Made From Old Bicycle Parts And Christmas Lights

Something I Made From Old Bicycle Parts And Christmas Lights

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47. I Turned Old Perfume Bottles Into Room Diffusers

I Turned Old Perfume Bottles Into Room Diffusers

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48. I Turned My Friend’s Old Dress Shirt Into A Crop Top With A Matching Mask And Scrunchie!

I Turned My Friend's Old Dress Shirt Into A Crop Top With A Matching Mask And Scrunchie!

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49. I Took Two Old Shirts And Made Two New Ones!

I Took Two Old Shirts And Made Two New Ones!

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50. Upcycled A Thrifted Suit By Painting On It! It Took Me About 30 Hours, But I Love The Result

Upcycled A Thrifted Suit By Painting On It! It Took Me About 30 Hours, But I Love The Result

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