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Up-cycling: a passing fad?

Most of us are aware of specific trends that come and go when observing happenings all around us.  It is clearly visible in everyday life when noticing the colours around us, specific fashion labels and textiles, even the products we interact with on a daily basis.  Could up-cycling be regarded as a trend which will eventually pass by and maybe return in yet another form some day?

Knowing that Dion Chang is a good trend analyst I quote some of the insights he revealed on this exact question.  Up-cycling is going to grow as the stronger trend against recycling due to its potentially lower carbon footprint and people will want to associate themselves more and more 
with it.

Up-cycling has it's own symbol now which is a green twisted 
arrow that points upwards.

Personally I am still struggling to wrap my head around the thought of up-cycling existing as a trend. People must become more aware of how finite our resources are and while remembering this why not explore some innovative ideas regarding up-cycling.

According to Chang South Africa is a very resourceful society so we almost have an advantage with regards to the up-cycling trend. A few local Up-cyclers include Heath Nash who has really made a mark in terms of eco-design and the other are the guys from Magpie who make huge chandeliers from literally garbage.

Stay inspired and wear confidence with consciousness!