London has just had its first ever Upcycling show.
As part of European Week for Waste Reduction 2016, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) held the show in order to educate local residents about re-using and rejuvenating their old furniture.
North London only recycles 33% of its household waste. Councillor Clyde Loakes is chair of the NLWA and said that upcycling is a ‘funky way’ to get locals to save money and recycle more.
The event involved demonstrations, workshops and a range of exhibitors, with over 200 local residents in attendance.
Some of the most memorable items included a Day of the Dead kitchen chair, as well as an armchair that looked like a sitting person.
Local environmental organisations are hoping that more and more families will be upcycling on the run up to Christmas, as people try to come up with innovative present ideas.
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London has just had its first ever Upcycling show.
As part of European Week for Waste Reduction 2016, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) held the show in order to educate local residents about re-using and rejuvenating their old furniture.
North London only recycles 33% of its household waste. Councillor Clyde Loakes is chair of the NLWA and said that upcycling is a ‘funky way’ to get locals to save money and recycle more.
The event involved demonstrations, workshops and a range of exhibitors, with over 200 local residents in attendance.
Some of the most memorable items included a Day of the Dead kitchen chair, as well as an armchair that looked like a sitting person.
Local environmental organisations are hoping that more and more families will be upcycling on the run up to Christmas, as people try to come up with innovative present ideas.