Upcycled Creative becomes a Finalist in the Rural Business Awards
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
2y ago
Upcycled Creative is celebrating success for the second year running as a national finalist in the Rural Business Awards, an annual award scheme to find the best rural businesses in the UK.  As the Midlands' winner in the category of Best Rural Creative or Artisan Business, we now join five other regional finalists from across the UK – Barker & Sloane, Edward Johnson Ltd, iSea Surfwear, Romney Marsh Wools and Rural Media Productions.  From skincare, furniture and clothing, to wool products, film, media and digital art, we are delighted to join these other rural businesses and sen ..read more
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Strumming new life into an Epiphone guitar
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
2y ago
At Upcycled Creative we craft one of a kind furniture and lighting but sometimes buying a product off the shelf – however unique – is just not enough for some of our customers. These are occasions when we are asked to repurpose a family heirloom or treasured possession. These items, usually with personal stories attached to them, are kept for sentimental reasons though they are often no longer used or have become damaged. At Upcycled Creative we transform cherished possessions into feature lighting or furniture to create something both aesthetic and functional, giving them a new lease of life ..read more
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Cambridge Dictionary announced ‘upcycling’ as Word of the Year in 2019.
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by Lee Richards
4y ago
Cambridge Dictionary announced upcycling, the activity of making new items out of old or used things, as Word of the Year in 2019. This word of the year was chosen based on the ‘Word of the Day’ that resonated most strongly with fans on the Dictionary’s Instagram account,@CambridgeWords. The word upcycling – defined as the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material – received more likes than any other ‘Word of the Day’ when shared on 4 July 2019. ‘We think that our fans resonated with upcycling not as a word in itself but with the positive idea ..read more
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Cambridge Dictionary announced ‘upcycling’ as Word of the Year in 2019
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
4y ago
Cambridge Dictionary announced upcycling, the activity of making new items out of old or used things, as Word of the Year in 2019. This word of the year was chosen based on the ‘Word of the Day’ that resonated most strongly with fans on the Dictionary’s Instagram account,@CambridgeWords. The word upcycling – defined as the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material – received more likes than any other ‘Word of the Day’ when shared on 4 July 2019. ‘We think that our fans resonated with upcycling not as a word in itself but with the positive idea ..read more
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What Green and Rural Trends Can We Expect In 2020?
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
4y ago
It is looking like 2020 is shaping up to be the year that the world is finally beginning to understand the importance of looking after our planet. Whether it is a government, business or people’s personal lives, it is important that we all make an effort to change our ways, putting the health of the planet as a priority in the way that we do anything. Because of this, we are seeing significant changes in the way that companies conduct their business, how consumers decide which businesses to support, how they use their products and dispose of their waste. Last year we saw an increase in the use ..read more
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Wirksworth Wizarding Day
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by Lee Richards
4y ago
The market town of Wirksworth is set to weave its magic on visitors to the town at the end of this month. On Saturday 26th October the Wirksworth Wizarding Day will be taking place and promises to be even bigger and better than last year's event. Also not to be missed is the reopening of the ever popular Wizard Works pop-up shop, selling officially licensed Harry Potter gifts. It's open until January so promises the perfect place to find those special Christmas gifts. Look carefully though as Muggles won't be able to spot i ..read more
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Success at the Rural Business Awards
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
4y ago
The beginning of this month has seen us enjoy success at the Rural Business Awards when we were awarded the ‘Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business’ in the Midlands. The awards ceremony took place at the University of Nottingham when winners were chosen from 11 different categories. With so much excellent competition from other rural businesses in the region, we were delighted to be named as winner of the ‘Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business’ in the Midlands. It wasn't something we were expecting so when Upcycled Creative was announced we were shocked to say the least ..read more
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Success at the Rural Business Awards
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
4y ago
The beginning of this month has seen us enjoy success at the Rural Business Awards when we were awarded the ‘Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business’ in the Midlands. The awards ceremony took place at the University of Nottingham when winners were chosen from 11 different categories. With so much excellent competition from other rural businesses in the region, we were delighted to be named as winner of the ‘Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business’ in the Midlands. It wasn't something we were expecting so when Upcycled Creative was announced we were shocked to say the least ..read more
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Recycling Within the Retail Industry
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by Lee Richards
4y ago
The UK is a consumer society, even a throwaway society. Even though recycling has been administered by UK local authorities since 2007, in the last two years the issue has been brought into sharper focus. The world’s political powers commitments to halting climate change and the ongoing release of ever more shocking statistics have made everyone more conscious of the damage being done to the environment.  While individuals can do “their bit”, the High Street has a major investment in the positive impact of recycling and the subsequent influence on customer behaviour. Let’s have a look at some ..read more
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How To Recycle Organic Waste
Upcycled Creative Blog
by Lee Richards
4y ago
In today’s society, many people are becoming more eco-conscious and looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Recycling is a key step towards leading a greener lifestyle and most people are aware of the availability of facilities to recycle material like cardboard, paper, aluminum cans and some types of plastic. Recycling organic waste is a fairly new concept and people often don’t understand the importance of recycling material that naturally biodegrades by itself over time. According to research by Lower Reule Bioenergy, around 10 million tonnes of organic food waste is thrown out a ..read more
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