Upcycle design

designer gyuhan lee adds korean paper ‘hanji’ into the mix of his materials to create his series of upcycled mcdonald’s paper bag lamps.

The lifespan of paper money is only about 18 months—after that, it’s decommissioned and sent to be burned. As an alternative, London designer Angela Mathis created VALUE, a line of furniture upholstered with shredded dollars, pounds, euros, and other bills. The shredded notes are formed into a new textile and used to upholster the pieces— in this case, stools. The final result has a raw, graphic feel, almost like composite board meets paper mâché.

This is Sustainability in Design as Stump Recycled Stool Adds Vibrancy to Eco-Friendly Seating. Learn More!

We've put together 10 projects made from rubbish that you will actually want to keep. From magazines to plastic bottles and coke cans!

Ah the milk crate, the original building block for DIY furniture. Milk crates are often abused in a design sense by students looking for cheap – read free – storage solutions. But we’ve always known they could be so much more which is why we were so excited when we saw Tasmanian furniture designer Simon Ancher’s clever milk crate stool. With the simple addition of a wooden ‘top’, the crate is transformed into an attractive comfortable seat.

Recycling cardboard is a creative and inspiring way to think Green, be a responsible citizen, and explore your skills and talents

Weave furniture design blends traditional techniques and modern trends in decorating with handmade items

Now in its 5th year, the Ornsberg Auction has become one of the best places to discover one-of-a-kind, experimental objects from your favorite designers.

Showcased at the Amman Design Week 2019, Far-flung Studio's series of lighting and furniture explores the possibilities of giving old raw materials a new lease

A plastic bottle deckchair

As a general rule, you shouldn't sit on tables. That's what chairs are for, and nobody wants to be That Guy Who Broke The Table. Sometimes, though, there's nowhere else to sit and you have to take...

Recycling & sustainability by Bellitalia street furnitrure. ATLANTE litterbin.