During the 20 years I worked as a designer in the fashion industry, I frequently visited factories around the world and was exposed to one of the biggest polluting industries. Everyone knows the term Recycling, which has become a slogan for many people, but in recent years a new term has gained momentum - Upcycling. Many studies have proven that Recycling requires the disassembly of the garment and the development of new technologies in order to allow reuse of the fabric but this solution will not solve the problem, and hence the need for another solution was born -Upcycling. Upcycling vs. Recycling reuses existing fabric without the need for further treatment of the fabric.

One of the most beautiful examples I have come across is the company E.L.V Denim which uses mainly old denim products and by reassembling those items creates current items. When referring to the term upcycling in interior design many people recall various DIY images such as: new use of an old Ikea item or an old glass bottle turned into a candle. While all of these have their place, there are leading designers who demonstrate how you can make an aesthetic and design statement through Upcycling. For example, a lighting fixture designer named Heather Orr uses existing lampshades in her work and strips them back, giving them a renewed aesthetic with a new thread Offered in a variety of colors and designs, using reclaimed materials, she reinterprets vintage designs making them relevant to contemporary interiors. Upcycling may not suit everyone's taste, but the design possibilities are endless and it gives another way to deal with the pollution problems in the various design industries.