Get a good understanding of upcycling. Use pictures, look at videos or go to an art gallery. After completing this step, you should be able to answer these questions: What is upcycling? What is the purpose of upcycling? Why is upcycling important? What do upcycle projects look like?

Take time and look through some of the commonly discarded items at home- old CDs, plastic water bottles, egg cartons, toilet paper rolls. Start saving these materials to create upcycle projects of your own.

Now it is time to take on the challenge of making your own piece of upcycled art. Be creative; anything can be used, and don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Have fun making your masterpiece!