#Upcycling

Upcycling is the act of transforming disposable junk into supposedly noble artworks, thereby flaunting one’s environmental virtue. Behind the noble cause of waste reduction lies an explosion of extra labor and hidden costs. While chanting “for the planet,” one’s garage quietly fills with yet more unwanted items. In the end, an eco-friendly project ironically becomes a duet of self-satisfaction and increased CO₂ emissions.