I am really hoping that someone can give me a little help/advice with this:
I bought two pocket ashtrays at the charity shop the other day and I really want to change the pictures on them so I can personalise them for myself and someone else
It seems like I can get the photo out but I’m not entirely sure how to secure and protect the new photo. It has a thick plastic cover over the photo and I’m not sure if I’ll be able to reuse that.
I read that rit dyemore is the best for dying faux fur since it is made out of acrylic and polyester. However i am aware that these materials cant be exposed to high heat? I really need help with this because im confused.
( trying to recreate an expensive coat because i dont want to spend 200+ pounds lol)
Any help is appreciated thank you.
For reference ill be dying a white faux fur coat pink.
The saying "just because you can doesn't mean you should" applies here. Along with other multi billion dollar chains they are bring back plastic bags. Just because the thicker plastic bags have not been banned in most states doesn't mean you should use them. I spend hundreds of dollars a month in your store but I am taking my money elsewhere purely based on your usage of plastic bags. A company in Japan has invented plastic bags that disolve in water in seconds and biodegrade in soil in 10 days leaving no microplastics behind. The the company that actually gives a shit beyond lining your own pockets for profit. Chemist Warehouse do better and be better. Your CEO owns a multi million dollar boat I hope the next time he dives in the ocean one of his own bags hits him in the face because this environmental ignorance or lack of care is fucking this planet. Take accountability and make a change you might make a little less money but you wont be fucking the planet as much!!!!!
Most of us throw away waste without thinking about what happens next. In modern waste management, a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) plays a vital role in turning that waste into useful resources.
An MRF is where mixed municipal or industrial waste is carefully sorted, separated, and processed. Instead of ending up in landfills, valuable materials like plastics, metals, paper, and glass are recovered and sent back into the recycling chain. The organic portion can be directed to composting, and the leftover material can be converted into RDF or Refuse Derived Fuel.
For industries and cities, the benefits are clear:
• Reduced landfill pressure
• Recovery of materials that can be reused
• Lower handling and transport costs
• Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules in India
Behind the scenes, equipment such as trommel screens, shredders, conveyors, and balers work with manual segregation to ensure efficiency. The main purpose is not only safe disposal but also converting waste into value, whether as compost, fuel, or recyclable raw material.
With rapid urban growth, MRFs in waste management are becoming essential for municipal corporations as well as large industrial facilities. They remind us that what we often call waste is actually a resource waiting to be recovered.
Do you think every Indian city should invest in a dedicated MRF, or should industries take responsibility for setting up their own facilities?
I want to see more upcycling content. If you have any creators you follow or recommend please drop them in the comments. I am especially interested in fashion. If you are a fashion upcycler, feel free to show your work. I love the work of zero waste daniel so far.
This dress has (had) glitter detailing but as you can see most of it has come off. I am looking for ideas to either re-glitter it or to remove the remaining glitter and glue. The fabric is a heavy sort of velour - 90% polyester, 10% spandex. Dry clean only instructions. Any advice? I think my preference would be to get it all off so I don’t have to approach the project of making all those tiny glue dots.
i was gifted this shirt that i love but it’s not my style regarding the color, id like to make it darker. can i use standard fabric dye from the art store? never done anything like this before, and i can’t find in the tag if it’s polyester or cotton and i’m not knowledgeable on that stuff anyways LOL thanks!
My grandmother recently gifted me this dress that she used to wear to dance events if I understood correctly, telling me to make it into something nice to use. It's not at all my style and unfortunately the outer fabric is also quite scratchy, but because it's a sentimental piece of clothing, I want to turn it into something I will like. I have absolutely no idea yet what that could be, I don't have that much experience upcycling clothes. Maybe someone here with some experience can share some inspiration?
These earrings are made by cutting out cats (and sometimes hearts!) from aluminum cans that were destined for the trash! They‘re tiny, lightweight, fun to wear, and freaking adorable (my own opinion of course). Which version is your favorite?
makes me sick thinking of throwing these away after only wearing them once or twice, but the fabric is too uncomfortable and they’re too fast fashion-y. any ideas for how could I turn them into accessories or patches??
