Green friendly upcycling has gone global..

The eco-friendly term upcycling was first coined in 1994 in an article by Thornton Kay of Salvo.  The concept of upcycling is to take something no longer of use and turn into something of value.   Converting an old suitcase into a chair may sound like a strange idea, but the style and quality that can be achieved might just surprise you.   All in all, upcycling is great for the environment as not only does it prevent the item from being added to a landfill, it also eliminates the manufacturing of a new item.   Over the last few years upcycling has become increasingly popular, there are now over 700,000 upcycled items available worldwide on the popular site etsy.com.  Television shows like Flea Market Flip and local and regional upcycling competitions have also expanded the concept.   And since every upcycled piece is an original, it's a great way to add some unmatched style to your home or business.  If you want to see upcycled items for sale, please visitwww.etsy.com and search upcycled furniture.