COVID-19; The Upcycler’s Perspective
“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.” … View more
Upcycling: turning the tide
What is upcycling? It’s 2019 and pretty much everyone knows what recycling means. It’s a durable attempt to reduce the amount of waste that enters the environment: products are rendered reusable. But have you heard of upcycling? Upcycling is taking recycling one step further: it’s turning a product that has reached the end of its useful life - or so it seemed - into a totally new product, often a... View more
How we turn waste into quality products through upcycling
Making quality products in India by turning waste into new items. That’s the ambition of the start-up IWAS. This Belgian-Indian joint venture aims to recycle over 100,000 bottles every year, including into drinking glasses, candles and candle jars. Through this upcycling process, IWAS is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Local businesses... View more
The IWAS story Part 1
Mikhail Solanki has always been a dreamer. Usually, he dreams of building. Born and raised with an inclination for art, he always loved to draw and paint. He loves to create . This inspires him not only to create the new, but to recreate from the used, the old, the often dilapidated. The first sparks... View more
