
Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
For past 11 months they have transformed around 40 tonnes of discarded plastic bottles, about 5,000 bottles per day, by "upcycling" them.
Sun Feb 18 2024

In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023

Jeans are going green with more sustainable models that are kinder to the planet
More and more brands are working to make jeans greener and more sustainable, but consumers have a role to play too.
Sat Apr 29 2023

The sneakers made from vintage windbreakers
This upcycling boom is giving a new life to waste of all kinds, while considerably reducing its impact on the environment.
Sat Apr 22 2023

Turning ocean waste into sustainable clothing
From tires to fishing nets to the billions of pieces of plastic floating in the oceans, marine pollution is an ecological disaster.
Sat Apr 08 2023

How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
Are you ready to wear a T-shirt made from old curtains, a jacket that had a previous life as an upholstery fabric?
Sun Nov 27 2022

Could the veggie burgers of the future be made from trash?
Future recipes for these "alt meat" products could drive down environmental impacts even further by upcycling waste products.
Mon Sep 05 2022

Three ways to make your wardrobe greener on Earth Day
From upcycling to clothing repair and rental, here's a look at some of the ways you can make your wardrobe greener.
Fri Apr 22 2022

Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles
Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.
Fri Sep 03 2021

Upcycling could be part of the solution to the planet's troubles
Upcycling is essentially 'recycling from the top,' an even more ethical and green approach than second hand.
Thu Mar 18 2021

Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion
For one Taiwanese designer, inspiration comes from upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry.
Mon Dec 21 2020

Hidden gems in waste
Biji-biji.com practices the concept of 'upcycling' where wastes are reused to produce something new without using more energy.
Wed Jun 03 2015

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025