古くなった物を、新たな価値を生み出す製品に作り変える「アップサイクル」が人気だ。アップサイクルはただの再利用ではなく、他の何かと組み合わせたり、別の視点からとらえることで、新しい「有益性」を生み出す。思わず「私もアップサイクルしてみたい！」と思うようなアイディアを紹介しよう。
wondering what to do with your old computer monitor? atomic attic has some ideas #upcyclehttp://t.co/LlDpsSsX2Cpic.twitter.com/ZlDV1mBXji
— designboom (@designboom) December 12, 2013
Upcycle your old wellie boots into plant pots – they protect your plants from morning frost and look gorgeous too! pic.twitter.com/WsQwlmg1gU
— Alpro UK (@Alpro_UK) April 4, 2014
This gorgeous pendant light is made of recycled soda can tops: http://t.co/at82lu6f7n#upcyclepic.twitter.com/9r0eFKz6Qc
— TXU Energy (@txuenergy) April 3, 2014
#Corks make great stamps. You can carve them & they absorb ink perfectly for stamping. #recycle#diy#upcycle#reusepic.twitter.com/tixyPpLK1t
— TerraCycle UK (@TerraCycleUK) May 20, 2014
Transform your old light bulbs into the perfect centerpiece! #upcycle#TransformationTuesdaypic.twitter.com/nodATmm6mI
— Enviro. Media Assoc. (@green4EMA) May 6, 2014
These cool serving trays made from wine bottles coming to your favourite upcycle shop soon. #recycledpic.twitter.com/tQvt3NSJq1
— REWORKS (@ReWorksYYC) March 19, 2014
A keyboard #upcycled into a desktop accessories holder: http://t.co/G32O7sV0b0pic.twitter.com/vzA11D5T0e
— recycle.co.uk (@recycle_co_uk) April 4, 2014
Some chic ways to #upcycle old wine corks (& an excuse to drink more #WAWine!) via @WineFollyhttp://t.co/7xi6V0yooJpic.twitter.com/lj9TsSSp3p
— WashingtonStateWine (@WineCommission) February 11, 2014
Things you can do with cardboard: an #upcycled#DIY fussball: http://t.co/exqLQ21xJfpic.twitter.com/QylOIhwTb0
— recycle.co.uk (@recycle_co_uk) April 28, 2014
Upcycle your kid's toys into adorable decor: chttp://bit.ly/1fyilPb pic.twitter.com/R8lMo8dzIs
— Parents Magazine (@parentsmagazine) January 15, 2014
Upcycle old beer tops, bottles & cans into art installations. It took 8000 to create this version of Starry Night! pic.twitter.com/VAnTS9ufM1
— Let There Be Beer (@LetThereBeBeer) August 19, 2013
Looking for a new sofa? Why not #upcycle an old red British phone box into one! pic.twitter.com/023JHOF2Vs
— Veolia UK (@VeoliaUK) April 3, 2014
An amazing way to upcycle an unwanted car... why not turn it into a swinging chair! pic.twitter.com/KAuANt0urM
— Veolia UK (@VeoliaUK) November 27, 2013
海外小ネタ
フランスでは、不要になったこの電話ボックスを、道端の図書館として再利用（アップサイクル）する活動が広まっている⇛ pic.twitter.com/2lH6gslPFt
— 海外ニュースCast (@t_globalnews) May 12, 2014
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