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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

If you've never heard the buzzword ‘upcycle,’ you’ve probably been off to the moon. The trend of creative reuse is all about transforming ​products that would otherwise end up in the trash.

Why? Because it’s is a great way to reuse materials and reduce our footprint. Plus, it’s fun and if you're still not convinced, below we have plenty of evidence of people using their skills and ingenuity to give old stuff a new life.

From a handcrafted tote bag made from a bunch of plastic bags to an old grill transformed into a cute herb garden, nothing seems impossible for these handy people. Scroll down, upvote your fave remade objects, and be sure to share your own upcycling ideas in the comments below!

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This Rug Used To Be A Bunch Of Ugly T-Shirts

Orange and white cat sitting next to a colorful braided rug, showcasing creative remade crafts instead of throwing items away.

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    Earrings Who Lost Their Mates Turned Into A Charm Bracelet

    Silver charm bracelet with various unique charms displayed on a wooden surface, showcasing creative remade items.

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    #3

    I Turned An Old Microwave Cart Into A Rolling LEGO Stand For My Daughters For Christmas

    Before and after images of a repurposed furniture piece turned into a creative Lego display, showcasing remade ideas.

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    #4

    Upcycled 3 Old T-Shirts Into 1 New One

    Three old t-shirts transformed into a new, stylish color-blocked shirt worn by a person, showcasing creative remade fashion.

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    #5

    The Drink Tray I Got From A Cafe Is A Reused Milk Carton

    Hand holding a recycled carton used as a cup holder for two drinks, showcasing creative remade items.

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    #6

    Made A Fairy Succulent Garden Patio Area With A Broken Pot

    Succulent garden creatively remade from broken terracotta pots with decorative stones and miniature furniture.

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    #7

    I Repurpoused My Old Grill Into A Small Herb Garden! I Hope All The Seeds Grow Soon

    Grill repurposed as a garden planter with herbs and labeled pots, showcasing creative remade gardening ideas.

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    #8

    Handpainted Them. Love How These Turned Out!

    Before and after images of wooden cabinets remade with paint and fox artwork, showcasing creative upcycling projects.

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    #9

    Picked Up A Used Cardigan That Turned Out To Look Much Better In The Picture Than In Person, So I Turned It Back To Yarn And Crocheted The Yarn Into A Cat Bed (I Didn't Use A Pattern)

    Remade green knitted cardigan into yarn balls and a crocheted basket, showcasing creative upcycling and reuse ideas.

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    #10

    IKEA Backpack

    Man wearing a black hoodie carrying a remade blue and yellow IKEA bag backpack showcasing creative remade items instead of throwing away.

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    #11

    Turned A Thrifted Blanket Into These Ridiculous Sweats

    Person wearing remade fuzzy pink pants and sneakers standing on a snowy path surrounded by bare trees.

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    #12

    Unused Bags, It's Time To Do Some Handicraft

    Plastic bags transformed into a colorful crocheted tote bag, showcasing creative remade crafts instead of throwing away.

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    #13

    I Read That A Lot Of Donated Clothes End Up In Landfills Anyway, So Started Saving Our Old Fabrics/Textiles That Didn’t Seem Nice Enough For Resale. Finally Used Them To Make This Pet Bed!

    DIY pet bed made by remaking old clothes with sewing patterns and fabric pieces to avoid throwing them away.

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    #14

    A Raincoat For My Dog Made Out Of A Broken Promotional Umbrella (She’s Not Impress)

    Dog wearing a purple Twitch raincoat, showcasing creative remade items instead of throwing them away.

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    #15

    Teacup Birdfeeders Made By Me

    Hanging bird feeders made by remaking tea cups and saucers instead of throwing them away outdoors on a sidewalk.

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    #16

    Made A Bag For My Mom's Yarn From Old Window Screen

    Reusable mesh bag with fabric handles on a table, showcasing creative remade items instead of throwing them away.

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    #17

    Got This Pillowcase At A Local Thrift Store For 50 Cents! Flipped It Into A Cute Purse!

    Fabric with ice cream pattern remade into a small bag with strap, showcasing creative upcycling and remaking skills.

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    #18

    My Mom Made This Pig Planter

    Stack of pink tires remade into a pig-shaped garden decor with ears, eyes, and a snout, showcasing creative upcycling ideas.

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    #19

    Ultimate Upcycling! Abandoned Car To Airbnb!

    Old blue van before and after transformation into a cozy yellow camper with a bed and chair, showcasing creative remade projects.

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    #20

    Bought A Men's Shirt For $3 And Turned It Into A Twin Set!

    Young woman wearing a remade dress from old clothing, showcasing creative upcycling instead of throwing items away.

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    #21

    From Ruined Jeans To An Area Rug

    Handwoven rug made from repurposed fabric strips on wooden floor, showcasing creative remade things instead of throwing away.

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    #22

    IKEA Bags Into Windbreaker

    Man wearing a handmade jacket remade from IKEA bags, showcasing creative upcycling instead of throwing items away.

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    #23

    This Kind Man Is Recycling Old Camp Coolers To Make Warm Kitty Shelters For Winter! How Cool Is This?!

    Man showing cool remade coolers with large circular openings, demonstrating creative ways people remade things instead of throwing them away.

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    #24

    The School Security Guard Decided To Save The Discarded Benches And Gave Them A Second Life

    Man shows remade chairs from a pile of old frames to colorful benches, demonstrating creative reuse and repurposing ideas.

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    #25

    I Take Plastic Shipping /Bale Straps From Hardware Store Waste, And Make Sturdy, Functional & Fashionable Baskets! (My Cats Also Love Them At Every Stage)

    Creative remaking of packaging materials into woven yellow bags, showcasing sustainable reuse and DIY upcycling ideas.

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    #26

    Pulled Out Of A Trash Heap. It Was One Part Of A Military File Cabinet. Thorough Cleaning, Paint And A Little Shining Up Followed By Wrapping It In Wood From My Scrap Pile. Added Some Legs And Bingo Bango!

    Before and after images of remade metal cabinets restored and upgraded with green paint and polished handles.

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    #27

    I Convinced My Friend To Not Throw Away His Old Fencing And Let Me Build Him Garden Boxes. How Do You Think They Came Out?

    Old wooden fence panels transformed into raised garden beds, showcasing creative remade projects instead of throwing them away.

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    #28

    Turned An Old Fan With A Bad Motor Into A Lamp

    Before and after images showing a vintage fan remade into a functional lamp showcasing creative reuse and remaking.

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    #29

    Made Some Shorts, A Bucket Hat And A Bag All From One Old Jacket

    Remade jacket transformed into shorts, hat, and bag showing creative upcycling instead of throwing away old clothes.

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    #30

    A Rose For My Partner On Our Anniversary, Made From Recycled Cutlery

    Hand holding a metal rose made by remaking and repurposing spoons, showcasing creative upcycling and reuse craftsmanship.

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    #31

    My Vintage TV Barn Find Turned Into My New Bar Cart

    Vintage television creatively remade into a stylish home bar cabinet with bottles and glassware, showcasing remade projects.

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    #32

    Turned An Old Office Credenza Into A New TV Stand

    Before and after photos of a remade wooden dresser transformed with paint and new hardware, showcasing creative upcycling.

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    #33

    A Neighbor Was Giving Away This Kid Size Chest Of Drawers For Free, So I Snagged It And Made It Into A Quarantine Bar

    Before and after images of a remade wooden dresser transformed into a modern wine storage unit with metal legs.

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    #34

    Swater Not Won Since 1996 And A Zipper From An Old Bag = Wool Overall For My Kid

    Old patterned sweater remade into a cozy onesie, showcasing creative upcycling instead of throwing clothes away.

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    #35

    Repurposed An Old Cable Spool Into A Table For My Zero Waste Store

    Before and after image showing how people remade a wooden cable spool into a painted display table for a shop.

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    #36

    My Old Favourite Jeans Turned Into A Pen Roll

    Denim fabric remade into a floral embroidered organizer roll, showcasing creative upcycling and sustainable reuse ideas.

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    #37

    Denim Friends From Old Jeans

    Soft manta ray shaped plush made by remaking old denim fabric, displayed on a white table with sewing materials nearby.

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    #38

    A Knit A Sweater Made Entirely Of Old /Scrap Yarns I Had Lying Around

    Young woman wearing a handmade remade sweater outdoors, smiling and showing sustainable fashion creativity.

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    #39

    Repurposed A Diaper Box + Some Contact Paper Into A Little Bookcase For My Son

    Diaper box repurposed into a colorful book holder, showcasing creative remade things instead of throwing them away.

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    #40

    I Turned An Old Dresser Into A Microwave Stand!

    Repurposed white wooden dresser turned into a kitchen storage unit with microwave and toaster oven on top.

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    #41

    Update! TV With Cats (And You Can See The Chandelier I Made From An Old Vase)

    Two cats enjoying a remade vintage TV repurposed as a cozy cat house, showcasing creative reuse and upcycling ideas.

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    #42

    Turned An Old Mannequin Hand And Gold Metal Tray Into A Light! (Not My Idea Originally, I Saw Some Similar Online)

    Vintage-style light bulb hanging from a gold hand wall mount, showcasing creative remade decor instead of throwing away items.

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    #43

    Upcycled An Old Candle Lid

    Wall-mounted decorative piece showing how people remade items by turning metal and wood into a flower holder.

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    #44

    Old Handmade Writing Desk Turned Into A Changing Table For The New Nursery

    Refurbished vintage desk with colorful wildlife art on drawers, showcasing creative remade furniture instead of throwing away.

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    #45

    Upcycled Bicycle Wheel

    Bicycle wheel remade into a colorful floral wall decoration showing creative remade things ideas.

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    #46

    Something I Made From Old Bicycle Parts And Christmas Lights

    DIY lamp made from a repurposed bicycle wheel with string lights and a glowing filament bulb hanging in a room.

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    #47

    I Turned Old Perfume Bottles Into Room Diffusers

    Two repurposed perfume bottles turned into stylish reed diffusers on a wooden surface, showcasing creative remade items.

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    #48

    I Turned My Friend's Old Dress Shirt Into A Crop Top With A Matching Mask And Scrunchie!

    Hand holding a wooden hanger with a remade matching bag and pouch featuring a lizard pattern in an outdoor garden setting.

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    #49

    Took Two Old Shirts And Made Two New Ones!

    Person wearing a remade half black, half red t-shirt paired with ripped jeans, showcasing creative upcycling and clothing repair.

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    #50

    Upcycled A Thrifted Suit By Painting On It ! It Took Me About 30 Hours, But I Love The Result

    Hand-painted pink suit redesigned with colorful floral and celestial patterns showcasing creative remade fashion ideas.



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