Article22. Upcycle Studio is the main supplier of Article 22 Jewelry for Australia and the southern Pacific region.  Thank you for your Upcycling support Article 22.  THE JOURNEY TO LAOS AND ARTICLE22 By Elizabeth Suda, Founder of ARTICLE22     In 2007, I sat at my desk with glazed eyes. It was time for me to leave my job as a Merchandising Assistant at Coach, Inc. I had learned so much but I had become more curious about what sustainability could mean in the context of fashion. A rejection from the Fulbright Fellowship committee to study organic cotton in India br ..read more

I’m sure you’ve all heard of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian. But has anyone heard of the reducetarian movement? It’s a relatively new label (no, we’re not really fond of labels either) for a collection of people who are consciously cutting down on their meat intake. You might actually already be a reducetarian without even realising! We wanted to learn a bit more about this foodie phenomenon and share our insights with you. What is a reducetarian? A reducetarian is someone who is making an effort to reduce the amount of animal products they eat. Whether it be cutting down on red meat, elim ..read more

If you haven’t already discovered the luscious Mojo Candle Co range, now’s the time to get in on all the hype! Mojo Sweet Tangerine & Island Fruits has just been released by the Sydney brand and it’s absolutely delicious. This vibrant and energetic scent has the perfect strength level without being overpowering. It would burn nicely in the living room, bathroom or at the office. Scent Description Sweet Tangerine & Island Fruits is the perfect fragrance to make you feel like you’re always on holiday, what’s not to love about that?! Just imagine lying on a secluded beach ..read more

It’s a new year and you know what that means, right? Resolutions! Yep, we know that you’re all thinking about them, even if you don’t want to admit it. One of our top resolutions for 2018 is to really commit to going as plastic-free as possible and we think that everyone should jump on board this wagon too! If you haven’t already tried these, beeswax wraps are a fantastic, easy, sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to cling wrap. They fill your fridge with fun and happy prints while reducing your impact on our beautiful, struggling oceans. Grab some wraps and make it some of your beeswax t ..read more

Did you know that 75 billion gallons of bottled water are consumed every year? That’s a whopping amount of single-use plastic! Only 1 in 5 of these are recycled, which is a huge problem seeing as it takes 450 years for just 1 bottle to degrade. These statistics shocked the team at Memobottle. So they decided to design a sleek and stylish water bottle to combat this issue. Change your idea of what a drink bottle should be with this innovative Australian design, which has been carefully crafted to fit perfectly alongside our modern digital lifestyles. How it all began The idea all started in a ..read more

On the hunt for a reusable shopping bag but totes just aren’t your vibe? Or maybe you just need a handy daypack to take travelling? The new Flip & Tumble drawstring backpack is the answer to your search! The best thing? This super convenient backpack stuffs down to a sock sized ball, perfect for easy storage when not in use. Where To Take It The incredibly versatile Flip & Tumble drawstring backpack is your carry companion for all sorts of occasions. Keep one balled up and on you at all times for emergency grocery shops. Or use it as a gym bag, with your gear always packed inside ..read more

100% Of Every Good X Karma Soap and Lip Balm Will Be Donated to - SurFebruary  It is pretty mind-blowing when you meet a 10 year old boy who dedicates his time on the weekends to make unique hand crafted, ocean inspired soaps and nourishing lip balms to sell and raise much needed money for cancer treatment, research and clinical trials. Xav Neil with his "live to give" and "Good x Karma" sentiments first began to fundraise through SurFebruary in 2018. SurFebruary raises money and awareness for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse- a not-f ..read more

Seaside Scavenge - Trash, Tunes & Treasure to clean up our ocean.        This is totally our vibe and exactly why we were proud to sponsor Seaside Scavenge and help support their mission which is to activate local communities to re-imagine waste as a resource through fun and unique programs that ultimately clean up the ocean.                 How good is life when you can trade trash for treasure tokens!!!! Seaside Scavenge, along with the help of some amazing community folk donating 10,211kg of pre-loved&n ..read more

Upcycle Studio is so excited to introduce our lovely new range of soy candles, made from reclaimed wine bottles. Mojo Candle Co. was born from a love of luxurious design combined with a passion for the planet. This sleek and stylish collection shows that you don’t have to sacrifice style to live a sustainable life. Mojo’s contemporary scents are unique and will fill your space with the most luscious of fragrances. Sit back, relax and unwind. Everybody needs a little bit of mojo in their life. The Mojo Candle Co Story Mojo Candle Co. founders Monty and Jo work together with the creative M ..read more

Upcycle Studio customers, if you have an old wetsuit contact Rip Curl to Upcycle it.  Rip Curl Offers A Wetsuit Recycling Program Do you have old wetsuits or worn-down wettie mats hanging around your house? Not sure what to do with them? Well wonder no more - Rip Curl is offering a Wetsuit Recycling Program, and they’re looking for your old rubber to make it happen. This program has been trialled at the Rip Curl Torquay Store where the rubber you bring in will either be crumbed down and given another life as bitumen, or will be upcycled through Surfing Victoria’s Indigenous Program. After ..read more