I have a new obsession with all things repurposed. While spell-check insists that "repurposed" is not a word... Mirriam-Webster Dictionary and several innovative designers and DIY-ers beg to differ!
Everyday items and products, as well as their packages, do not simply "go away" as the term "throw away" implies... these items are discarded into landfills and gutters and alleys around the world to rot into the ground. They are still present, no matter how useful they may continue to be, they do still exist. That being said, the best way to make a positive mark on the planet is to REUSE FIRST! Enter: the world of repurposing.
Following environmentally responsible principles and guidelines that encourage the use of repurposed items means that everyone involved wins. Diverting items from being tossed aside into landfills encourages creative thought processes that are energizing and challenging! The end result is almost always more visually appealing, interesting, and original.
Everyday items and products, as well as their packages, do not simply "go away" as the term "throw away" implies... these items are discarded into landfills and gutters and alleys around the world to rot into the ground. They are still present, no matter how useful they may continue to be, they do still exist. That being said, the best way to make a positive mark on the planet is to REUSE FIRST! Enter: the world of repurposing.
Following environmentally responsible principles and guidelines that encourage the use of repurposed items means that everyone involved wins. Diverting items from being tossed aside into landfills encourages creative thought processes that are energizing and challenging! The end result is almost always more visually appealing, interesting, and original.
This coffee shop bar (Java Brewing Co., Louisville, KY) used coffee sacks to refurbish some chair seats. These chairs could have been falling apart, ready to head for the landfill when a new owner had a bright, and original idea. The end result could not be more beautiful or thoughtful design.
I encourage you to find useful secondhand productions for your "throw away" items, and repurpose something the next time you don't know what to do with that piece of fabric, plastic, or whatever scrap piece you have. You will find your designer juices flowing! If you can't think of anything useful yourself, you can always look to other blogs and websites which are dedicated to repurposing for inspiration and ideas.
Good luck, and happy repurposing!
In a related article: What is the difference between Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle? from Evan Carmichael
Yeah! Into it, Stephanie.
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