Recycle and Upcycle
What do we understand from recycling and upcycling? Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Upcycling means reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. How are these helpful for us and for the environment? Recycling is good for the environment; in a sense, we are using old and waste products that are of no use and then converting them back to the same new products . Since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution . During the time of pandemic, everyone was stuck at home, no where to go, so they started exploring with the DIY techniques, make came across with a very creative ideas, some even started selling their sustainable handmade products. Many were upcycling their old goods. Some example, how we can practice recycle and upcycle in