Waste Materials // CHEAT SHEET

Waste Materials // CHEAT SHEET

Not all waste is created equal. Discover ‘new’ materials for your upcycling projects with this eighteen page catalogue of waste materials.

Whether you're an upcycling veteran or new to the world of waste, this doc summarises our key learnings over nearly a decade of sourcing, experimenting and creating with discarded and overlooked materials. 

Every upcycling project is unique so we have graded materials on scalability, processing time, durability and difficulty to source so you can find the perfect material for all of your upcycling projects. 

CHEAT SHEET INFO: 

• Waste stream categorisation (Textiles, Industrial, Odds & Ends, Recycled).
• Gold Star Assessment. Each material assessed on Scalability, Durability, Aesthetics, Ease of Use and Ease of Sourcing. 
• Tips for sourcing materials from various suppliers.
• Tips for working with and applying different waste materials. 

FORMAT:

• Individual Material Profiles outlined in context of producing carry wear, garments or home projects (chair covers etc). 
• Delivered as downloadable pdf (one per purchase).
• As we continue to learn, we will update the doc. The updated doc will be automatically send to your email. 

Buying goods online can be a risky game (we've been burnt before). To ensure you're happy with your product, we offer 30 day returns. Not available on custom made products.

Free shipping Australia wide on orders over $50. All parcels are shipping in composible mailers with composible labels, tape and a 100% recycled product card from local legends Dodgy Paper.