UPCYCLING Unlike recycling, the upcycling process does not break recycled materials down to their original base ingredients. Instead, upcycling consists of “refashioning” recycled materials into new and better products. Essentially, upcycling involves the repurposing of an old item without use into a new and improved item of greater practicality, value, and quality. By repurposing items […]
RECYCLING involves repurposing waste into a new good, thereby creating the opportunity to reduce waste production. In today’s manufacturing practices, many companies that are striving to implement more sustainable and ethical practices into their production processes have emphasized the use of recycled ingredients in their commercial products. For example, a myriad of sustainable apparel companies
ARTISANAL products promote both ethical production and sustainable practices. For a product to be considered ‘artisanal,’ it must be handcrafted. When purchasing from a business that prides itself on artisanal production, the customer can feel reassured that the money spent is being funneled towards uplifting artisanal communities, providing financial and economic benefits for workers while
