I can tick recycle off my list but I hadn’t even heard of upcycle before, that was until I came across www.etsy.com.

Etsy.com is a website that you can buy and sell handmade items such as clothes, furtinure, food and much more.

Whilst browsing the clothes section, I found items labelled as upcycled. Intrigued by this I looked up the term upcycle - taking something old and no longer used and making it into something new. E.g - Taking an old pair of jeans and making it into a new handbag.

This sounds like fun so now along with fair trade and ethical clothes, I’m adding recycled and upcycled items into my new wardrobe.

Next stop charity shops and carboots!! I will showcase any of the items I try to upcycle!!

Another good way to recycle old clothes is via www.posh-swap.com. They are a website that allows you to put on items of clothes you no longer want and either sell or trade them in. Not only do they have a webiste they also hold posh-swap parties, check out their websites for dates and places. I hope to attend my first posh-swap party soon.

B-fair’s featured item – Memphis Jacket.

The outer lining of the jacket is made from old plastic bottles that have been spun into yarns and woven to create a one of a kind fabric.