Download or read book Life Upcycled written by Carmen Klassen and published by ETA Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-05-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Single mom Carrie Bennet beat the odds by leaving an abusive marriage, climbing out of poverty, and finishing her undergrad psychology degree. She now has the summer to finish saving up for grad school, using her growing business upcycling old picture frames as art. Life should be good. But old and new insecurities keep disrupting her plans. Is there hope for the future when the past has been so painful? And is there ever a point when she'll make enough money to stop worrying about whether she can support herself and her kids? When Carrie’s busy life intersects with two very different women who are barely surviving, she begins to see how she can draw on her personal experiences, her education, and her business to make a difference in their lives. It takes a push from one of them for her to begin asking if she really wants to be single for the rest of her life—especially when her gorgeous neighbor is always ready to lend a helping hand. Life Upcycled is a story about finding where you belong, learning to trust yourself, and taking risks for a better future. This is book #3 in the Success on Her Terms series. Read the books in order or individually—either way you’ll find yourself on a sweet and inspiring journey that’s a perfect escape.
Download or read book The Upcycle written by William McDonough and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the authors "Cradle to Cradle," the next step, in how society must change the way it uses resources. Drawing on the lessons gained from 10 years of using the cradle-to-cradle concept, McDonough and Braungart envision the next step in the solution to our ecological crisis.
Download or read book The Repurposed and Upcycled Life written by Michelle Rayburn and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-31 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible study, heartfelt discussion, doodles to color and creative exercises on every page. This is where faith, creativity and everyday life collide! This 15-week small group Bible study is designed for busy women who want to build relationships as they gather around the Word of God to grow in their faith.
Download or read book Life Hacks for Kids written by Sunny Keller and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2017 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents unique craft projects that have been seen on the Life hacks for kids YouTube show, including feather earrings, melted crayon art, a headband holder, and indoor s'mores, and includes questions answered by Sunny.
Download or read book The Upcycled Self written by Tariq Trotter and published by One World. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and Hamilton From one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and war—of becoming who we are. upcycle verb up·cy·cle ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl : to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item : to create an object of greater value from (a discarded object of lesser value) Today Tariq Trotter—better known as Black Thought—is the platinum-selling, Grammy-winning co-founder of The Roots and one of the most exhilaratingly skillful and profound rappers our culture has ever produced. But his story begins with a tragedy: as a child, Trotter burned down his family’s home. The years that follow are the story of a life snatched from the flames, forged in fire. In The Upcycled Self, Trotter doesn’t only narrate a riveting and moving portrait of the artist as a young man, he gives readers a courageous model of what it means to live an examined life. In vivid vignettes, he tells the dramatic stories of the four powerful relationships that shaped him—with community, friends, art, and family—each a complex weave of love, discovery, trauma, and loss. And beyond offering the compellingly poetic account of one artist’s creative and emotional origins, Trotter explores the vital questions we all have to confront about our formative years: How can we see the story of our own young lives clearly? How do we use that story to understand who we’ve become? How do we forgive the people who loved and hurt us? How do we rediscover and honor our first dreams? And, finally, what do we take forward, what do we pass on, what do we leave behind? This is the beautifully bluesy story of a boy genius’s coming-of-age that illuminates the redemptive power of the upcycle.
Download or read book Simply Living Well written by Julia Watkins and published by Harvest. This book was released on 2020 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy recipes, DIY projects, and other ideas for living a beautiful and low-waste life, from the expert behind @simply.living.well on Instagram.
Download or read book Upcycling written by Danny Seo and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned environmental lifestyle expert and Today Show regular Danny Seo shares 100 of his most inspiring projects for creative transformation. Have neglected items around your house? They can be the source for exciting craft possibilities! Turn your old leather belts into a cool doormat (or even a briefcase!); worn-out paperbacks into gorgeous bud vases; tennis balls into a quaint country swing; chopsticks into a handsome trivet, and many more. With full-color photos throughout to guide and inspire, Danny shows that it's easy to be crafty, and fun to be budget- and eco-conscious.
Download or read book Life Repurposed written by Michelle Rayburn and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll find comfort, inspiration, and wisdom in these stories from women just like you. Every encouraging account shows hope and renewed faith as they have come through trials and tough times, including family struggles, infertility, health challenges, doubt, fear, human trafficking, depression, heartbreak, loss, and more. In these examples of forgiveness, starting over, renewed joy, fresh faith, love, healing, acceptance, and refined hope, you'll be inspired to experience your own story of transformation. Plus, thought-provoking questions to use on your own for reflection or for group discussion. Authors: Amy Marcoux, Amy Moin, Annette Warsaw, Becky Hofstad, Betty Predmore, Christina Ryan Claypool, Daphne Tarango, Darla S. Grieco, Diana Leagh Matthews, Dr. Marlene Carson, Alba Corva, Joanie Shawhan, Jodie Cooper, Kathy Carlton Willis, Kolleen Lucariello, Linda L. Kruschke, Maureen Cresencia Kambarami, Maureen Hager, Meaghan Jackson, Meg Glesener, Michele Morin, Nancy Graves, Natalie Lavelock, Ree Boado, RLSeaton, Robyn Mulder, Ruth Black, Sarah Buckland, Shannon Anderson, Sue Donaldson, Susan Macias, Teresa Janzen, Terri Prahl, Tracey Russell
Download or read book Salvaged Sanctuaries written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Salvaged Sanctuaries Embrace the Future of Upcycled Living** Discover a transformative journey into the world of sustainable and creative living! "Salvaged Sanctuaries" is your ultimate guide to constructing beautiful, eco-friendly tiny homes using reclaimed materials. This comprehensive eBook meticulously unravels the art and science of upcycling, offering practical advice, insightful techniques, and innovative ideas for crafting your very own eco-haven. **Chapter Highlights** - **Embracing the Upcycled Lifestyle** Dive into the principles of upcycling and learn why tiny homes are a powerful choice for those seeking both environmental sustainability and personal fulfillment. - **Planning Your Upcycled Tiny Home** Set your vision and goals, and create a wishlist for your dream home while exploring a wealth of design inspirations. - **Finding and Selecting Discarded Materials** Unearth the best places to find high-quality discarded treasures and learn how to assess and safely collect these materials. - **Designing with Salvaged Materials** Master the balance between aesthetics and functionality while overcoming common design challenges with ease. - **Essential Tools and Skills for Upcycling** Equip yourself with essential DIY skills and safety tips to confidently tackle your projects. - **Building the Foundation and Frame** Learn how to prepare a sturdy foundation and frame using recycled materials, ensuring the structural integrity of your tiny home. - **Crafting Exterior Walls with Salvaged Items** From selecting the right pieces to weatherproofing techniques, craft stunning, resilient exterior walls. - **Innovating Roof Designs with Discarded Finds** Be inspired by creative roof designs and effective insulation and waterproofing methods. The book also delves into upcycled windows and doors, eco-friendly plumbing solutions, salvaged electrical systems, and so much more. From reclaimed flooring to upcycled furniture, every aspect of creating a tiny home is covered with detailed, step-by-step guidance. **Additional Topics** - **Decorating with Purpose and Style** Infuse your new space with personalized eco-friendly décor, balancing minimalism and functionality. - **Maximizing Storage in Small Spaces** Discover clever solutions for keeping your tiny home organized and clutter-free. - **Creating Outdoor Living Spaces** Transform your surroundings with sustainable landscaping and unique outdoor fixtures. Finally, "Salvaged Sanctuaries" helps you maintain your upcycled tiny home, share your journey to inspire others, and explore future innovations in sustainable living. Step into a world where your creativity and commitment to the environment can flourish. "Salvaged Sanctuaries" is not just a guideit's an invitation to a greener, more imaginative way of life.
Download or read book Ultimate Gardening written by Gardening Know How and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, practical resource will help you design, plant, decorate, and tend to any type of garden. Whether your garden is in your backyard, on a windowsill, in a public space, or on a rooftop, Ultimate Gardening shows you how to achieve the best results. With the resources of gardenknowhow.com—the world’s leading online gardening community—you’ll learn how to lay out a plot, prepare the soil, rotate crops, fend off weeds and pests, and much more. This practical guide covers every aspect of gardening, no matter where you live or what you want to grow, and easy-to-understand tips and colorful photos make this a great guide for beginners as well as those who want to expand their gardening skills. Dedicated chapters on flowers, fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs, houseplants, and garden decor provide practical advice on how to care for your garden year after year so that it will become a lifelong passion.
Download or read book 50 Nifty Thrifty Upcycled Fashions written by Cynthia Anderson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a fun, stylish new wardrobe from tired old pieces and found treasures! Cynthia shows you step-by-step how to take what you have on hand and turn it into unique, eco-friendly fashion. • Only basic machine- and hand-sewing skills required • Tips for sourcing materials and adding details and embellishments • Colorful ideas for creating one-of-a-kind fashions on a budget
Download or read book Circular Practices in Buildings and Construction to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals written by Usha Iyer-Raniga and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-03 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline, thanks to generous funding support from The Ministry of the Environment Finland. This insightful book is a timely response to three of the most significant planetary crises facing humanity: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Usha Iyer-Raniga explores how the One Planet Network’s sustainable buildings and construction (SBC) programme has provided a clear and actionable pathway to address these critical issues.
Download or read book Aluminum Upcycled written by Carl A. Zimring and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the benefits—and limitations—of repurposing aluminum. Besides being the right thing to do for Mother Earth, recycling can also make money—particularly when it comes to upcycling, a zero waste practice where discarded materials are fashioned into goods of greater economic or cultural value. In Upcycling Aluminum, Carl A. Zimring explores how the metal’s abundance after World War II—coupled with the significant economic and environmental costs of smelting it from bauxite ore—led to the industrial production of valuable durable goods from salvaged aluminum. Beginning in 1886 with the discovery of how to mass produce aluminum, the book examines the essential part the metal played in early aviation and the world wars, as well as the troubling expansion of aluminum as a material of mass disposal. Recognizing that scrap aluminum was as good as virgin material and much more affordable than newly engineered metal, designers in the postwar era used aluminum to manufacture highly prized artifacts. Zimring takes us on a tour of post-1940s design, examining the use of aluminum in cars, trucks, airplanes, furniture, and musical instruments from 1945 to 2015. By viewing upcycling through the lens of one material, Zimring deepens our understanding of the history of recycling in industrial society. He also provides a historical perspective on contemporary sustainable design practices. Along the way, he challenges common assumptions about upcycling’s merits and adds a new dimension to recycling as a form of environmental absolution for the waste-related sins of the modern world. Raising fascinating questions of consumption, environment, and desire, Upcycling Aluminum is for anyone interested in industrial and environmental history, discard studies, engineering, product design, music history, or antiques.
Download or read book The Upcycled Wardrobe written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **The Upcycled Wardrobe Transform Your Closet into a Treasure Trove of Sustainable Fashion Accessories** Are you tired of your old, worn-out clothes taking up space in your closet? Imagine turning those forgotten pieces into stylish, one-of-a-kind accessories! **The Upcycled Wardrobe** is your ultimate guide to breathe new life into your wardrobe while embracing sustainable fashion. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll discover the endless possibilities of upcycling. Chapter by chapter, learn to craft chic scarves from old t-shirts, transform denim into trendy tote bags, and convert sweaters into cozy beanies. Each project is carefully designed to be easy and fun, regardless of your skill level. The book is packed with practical instructions, covering everything from the basics of cutting and sewing to advanced embellishment techniques. Dive into - **Scarves Reimagined** Master the art of cutting and sewing to create fashionable infinity scarves that add a touch of flair to any outfit. - **Denim Bags** Select the perfect pair of jeans and follow a step-by-step guide to design functional and stylish tote bags with custom pockets and details. - **Cozy Beanies** Learn to choose the right sweater, then cut and shape it into a personalized beanie, complete with decorative elements. - **Statement Jewelry** Repurpose shirts and fabric scraps to craft statement necklaces and vibrant bracelets, combining braiding, knotting, and finishing touches for a truly unique look. Whether it's making practical pouches from pants or designing belts from dresses, each chapter in **The Upcycled Wardrobe** provides detailed processes to help you upcycle with confidence. Gain practical knowledge on creating headbands, arm warmers, bow ties, patchwork gloves, and even turning broken jewelry into beautiful new pieces. Join the movement towards sustainable fashion. Reduce waste and flaunt your creativity with accessories that speak volumes about your personal style and commitment to the planet. With **The Upcycled Wardrobe**, transform your old clothes into a treasure trove of fashionable accessories that you'll love to wear and share!
Download or read book Spell Jars for Beginners written by Anita Gonzalez and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2023-06-14 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witchcraft has many different aspects and has been practiced for centuries. The use of spells, which are used to bring one's goals and plans to life, is one of the most important aspects of witchcraft. Witches use various tools to perform spells and accomplish their objectives, spell jars being one of them. In this section, we'll go over what a spell jar is, why it's important in witchcraft, and how to make and use one successfully. Spell jars are highly versatile and can be used for a wide range of purposes, from protection and prosperity to love and healing. They are often used by witches who prefer to work with discreet and easy-to-use tools that can be carried with them or kept on an altar. The ingredients used in a spell jar vary depending on the desired outcome of the spell. Common ingredients include herbs, crystals, essential oils, and other natural materials that are chosen for their specific properties and correspondences.
Download or read book State of the Art Upcycling Research and Practice written by Kyungeun Sung and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the first International Upcycling Symposium 2020, held on 4th September 2020 at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK (online), as a joint effort between DMU, Lund University, Nottingham Trent University and Newcastle University. This book presents state of the art of research and practice in “upcycling” at the international level. The subject of this book, upcycling, is a term to describe the processes of creating or modifying a product from used or waste materials, components and products, which is of equal or higher quality or value than the compositional elements. This book describes new theories, approaches and scientific research findings related to upcycling and presents examples of upcycling practice, across multiple sectors, scales and contexts. Bringing together research from over 35 multidisciplinary experts, the book discusses state-of-the-art knowledge and practices on upcycling in different geographical, economic, socio-cultural and technological contexts at an international level. Readers will gain fundamental understanding of upcycling with its varied definitions and forms across sectors and scales, and to be informed of the latest upcycling research and practices including valuable ideas, theories, projects, experiences and insights by global experts.
