Upcycling often requires creative and innovative solutions to transform waste materials into new products. Some examples of upcycling are:

• Turning old jeans into bags or rucksacks
• Using old window frames as shelves or tables
• Using old bottles as lamps or vases
• Using old CDs and DVDs as wall decorations

Upcycling has both ecological and economic benefits. It reduces dependence on natural resources, protects the environment by reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and it can also help to strengthen the local economy by creating new jobs and business opportunities.