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Why Upcycled Home Décor is in High Demand?

Things that were once discarded and considered trash after serving their purpose are now making their way back into people's homes. People are now seeking more eco-friendly options, which can add a new twist to their home décor and also reduce spending, as buying new furniture isn't cheap.

India generates 1,00,000 metric tonnes of waste every day—cities in India rank among the top in generating large quantities of garbage. About 82% is collected, and 28% is treated and processed. Much of it ends up in landfills, open dump grounds, and/or on the streets, frequently clogging drains.

Repurposing or upcycling old furniture, as well as items such as glass bottles, tires, and barrels, has become one of the most popular trends worldwide. More and more DIY (do-it-yourself) and craft enthusiasts are posting videos on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, sharing with viewers how to transform junk and throw-away items into practical pieces for home décor. We all clean our homes from time to time, but there are a few things we immediately want to get rid of. Don't be too hasty in throwing things away!

For example, tires can be converted into sitting stools; same with barrels, entertainment centers can be repurposed into garden, children's play, kitchens; and coffee tables can be repurposed into ottomans, bottles can be use for lighting purposes, old car seats can be upcycled into restaurant's sitting, an old dressing table with a missing/broken door(s), can be turned into an open storage dresser (obliterate the drawers). Open storage dressers can be used for storing folded towels, linens, or clothes, and can also be used in the garden with various sizes of pots on them, among other uses.

There are many great ideas out there; we need to do a little research on Google or Pinterest to get our creative ideas flowing, because it's a great idea indeed. This has become an earning job for many people.

While waste management involves segregating and recycling waste, upcycling adds value by transforming or reinventing an otherwise disposable item into something of higher quality. It demands upcycling, and now there is a whole industry that is coming up.

Presently, we live in such a world where there is no room for error. Just because we are recycling now doesn't mean we increase our consumerism and then discard it all. We need to take a step back, evaluate, and change our patterns because upcycling is the only way forward.

If we examine Indian history, recycling has roots in our traditions; it is deeply ingrained in us as individuals. For example, don't discard clothes unless you use them for rags and dusters until they can no longer be used for anything else. Upcycling and recycling are not new to it; it's been going on for years.

Hence, the more we buy, the more we waste, and it all ends up in landfills, where it will sit for a few hundred years before biodegradation even begins!! There are endless possibilities that can be created from materials already at hand. Therefore, the better idea is to reuse and repurpose what you already have. All it takes is some creativity and imagination; we need to get our creative thoughts flowing and think about the environment.

…….. Voila! You have a new, beautiful UPCYCLED creation of home décor in your home!

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