Upcycling is the process in which people find new uses for discarded items. This process helps turn items that would’ve been tossed in the trash into new items, reducing the negative impact on the environment. There are misconceptions that upcycling is merely using junk and embellishing it: however, it is an art that can be used to design new and useful products. Here at c.hair.i.tee, we turn the extra fabric from shirts into a variety of items including hair ties, headbands,

1. Start Early The best way to encourage kids to start recycling is to build a foundation; so begin teaching them at an early age. Introduce the verbiage and practices early, and make a habit of regularly pointing out what you’re doing. Use phrases like "the 3 R's", “this plastic bottle gets recycled in the blue bin”, or “the newspaper goes in the green bin.” Before you know it, your child will be coming to you with items and asking whether it goes in the green or blue bin.

While soaking up the sun and enjoying the relaxing ambiance of crashing waves on the beach, the last thing I want to think about is how the ocean has basically become “trashcan punch”. However the awful truth is that there is tons of debris from everyday litter floating around in that water; and sadly most of it is non-deteriorating plastic! The best way to help save our oceans now is to start reducing your plastic waste. Plastic is found in virtually everything these days; e

Julie Bartos is a funky, unique, and charming individual that believes in the karmic retribution of giving back. Her self started company, c.HAIR.i.TEE®, is founded on the beliefs of giving back and spreading the word to encourage fashionistas that “you don't have to sacrifice style, quality, or comfort to live sustainably.” All of her products are made from recycled, reclaimed, renewable materials, then turned into chic hair accessories. Julie designs and produces her produc

Current state of the Fashion Industry The fashion industry sometimes gets a bad rap. After all, the entire industry is about looking good. Concerns of the average consumer like comfort, budget or practicality are of little concern to top designers. So it’s refreshing when we find fashion companies and designers that actually care about issues that effect society and the environment; not just 6-inch stilettos or thousand dollar handbags. Designers from all around the world are

What Is Upcyling? If you're the type of person who detests throwing away old items, and would rather save your junk and turn your unwanted objects into gorgeous DIY projects; then unbeknownst to you, you are an avid believer in the benefits upcycling. After all, one person's trash is another's treasure, right? Upcycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and beautiful. Recycling vs. Upcyling…what’s the difference? Upcyling is becomin