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Upcycling
Inspiration
How To's
Why Upcycle?
How much stuff do we buy then throw away? Been there, done that.
And when there is a fresh pile of junk waiting to be dumped, do we always have the time to take it away? Probably not. We also reduce pollution by not travelling with a vehicle full of unwanted items destined for the scrapheap. In addition, there is reduction in resources spent on waste management, which in turn helps conserve natural resources for tomorrow’s world.
Recycling, upcycling, however you do it… the ethos is to see rubbish at a new low and creative habits at a new high. More and more people are choosing to press stop on relentless consumerism – which is beyond its peak, with the far-reaching consequences that simply cannot be sustained.
Become an upcycler today and feature as part of our community
Do you have an upcycling story?
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We love to show of creative upcycling ideas so why not contact us today to become part of our community to showcase your talents.
Welcome to the next level
Here at BEEN THERE DUMPED THAT we want people to share the love of what they do and show off their transformations, plus you have all your own social media links to display imagination and individuality. And the best part is, you don’t have to look at only buying and selling items online anymore – you can TRADE THEM. Simply go to our Facebook Community section and engage with others; the space we have created allows you a swap-shop style of interaction.
There are so many things you could repurpose and bring back to life: rickety chairs, shelves, tables, cabinets, tiles, paint pots, bike parts, bottles, jars, boxes, bags, random fabric, CDs, vinyl, old musical instruments, kitchenalia, glassware, vases, broken crockery, picture frames, bits of unrecognisable metal, ripped clothes and accessories… let’s rumble in the jumble and bring some magic to your materials.
Push things forward
All the positives we want to throw at the modern world right now will have a lasting impact. There is naturally the sustainability principle and the wish for a more harmonious environment; but a logical progression towards leaving the planet in a slightly better condition than we found it, is a very real possibility.
The rewards of being productive are endless. Boost your repair skills and extend the lifespan of materials. You could revive vintage furniture into a statement art piece, or turn a living room wall into a mosaic of vinyl records. Turning trash into treasure is everywhere. As they say: one person’s rubbish…
Community Spirit
Building a community of like-minded people gives you the chance to educate and inspire, with blogs, workshops and de-cluttering advice offering tips and tricks to get the best out of your projects and give something a new lease of life. Whether you want to revamp the lamp or turn messy into magnificent, the adage of ‘make do & mend’ is more relevant than ever. And by using time more constructively you might just find your creative side along the way.
Also, making something fresh again and doing good is looking after your mental health as well as keeping you busy. Any activity is a plus, exercising a domino effect and encouraging others. Sharing online workshops and videos of ‘how to’ hobbies both inform and entertain. Every day’s a school day. You may want to learn new painting techniques, or want to teach someone the best way to sew fabrics together… whether simple advice on repairing and fixing, or giving expert knowledge on a niche subject, it’s all caring for your pre-loved and future-loved pieces.