upcycling Archives - RecycleNation Search. Find. Recycle. Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:54:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Upcycling vs. Recycling https://recyclenation.com/2017/02/upcycling-vs-recycling/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:51:01 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/?p=1013495 Everyone has heard of recycling, but what about upcycling? Recycling is the process of turning waste into a reusable material or product. It involves taking common household items, such as paper, glass, and plastic, breaking down the materials, and using them to form another product that is often of lesser quality. For example, the quality […]

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]]> Plan an Upcycled Halloween Party https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/plan-an-upcycled-halloween-party/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:10:41 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/plan-an-upcycled-halloween-party Before tossing that unwanted item in the trash or recycling bin, consider repurposing it for a Halloween decoration or costume.

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]]> Ways to Reuse Old Toys https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/ways-to-reuse-old-toys/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:15:45 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/ways-to-reuse-old-toys Looking for ways to give old toys a new life? Check out the ideas below!

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]]> Yard Being Invaded by Acorns? Creative Ways to Use Them https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/yard-being-invaded-by-acorns-creative-ways-to-use-them/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 06:16:21 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/yard-being-invaded-by-acorns-creative-ways-to-use-them It's fall, and acorns are everywhere. What can you do with them?

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]]> Upcycling: Anatomy of a Trend https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/upcycling-anatomy-of-trend/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:46:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/upcycling-anatomy-of-trend In recent years, upcycling has become increasingly popular as both a way to help the environment and save money.

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]]> 7 Recycled Art Projects to Decorate Your Space https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/7-recycled-art-projects-to-decorate-your-space/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:31:24 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/7-recycled-art-projects-to-decorate-your-space Spruce up your space with some DIY recycled art projects!

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]]> Cool Ways to Reuse Backyard Game Equipment https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/cool-ways-to-reuse-backyard-game-equipment/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:45:43 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/cool-ways-to-reuse-backyard-game-equipment Summer may be over, but you can bring some summer inside with these crafty ways to reuse old backyard games.

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]]> 15 Ways to Use Tin Cans in Recycled Art https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/15-ways-to-use-tin-cans-in-recycled-art/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 01:38:16 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/15-ways-to-use-tin-cans-in-recycled-art Tin cans may not sound exciting, but just take a look below - we think you'll change your mind.

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]]> 6 Things You Can Do with Old Locks https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/6-things-you-can-do-with-old-locks/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 23:32:54 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/6-things-you-can-do-with-old-locks Don't let old locks languish in the back of drawers - give them a second life with one of these projects!

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]]> 16 Creative Ways to Reuse Cutting Boards https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/16-creative-ways-to-reuse-cutting-boards/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:55:28 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/09/16-creative-ways-to-reuse-cutting-boards Cutting boards might not seem the most exciting of objects to upcycle. But take a look below - we think you'll change your mind.

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