Can We Turn Unwanted Old Records Into Wearable Art?
- S4E6
- 20:46
- October 21st 2021
In the lead up to the #cop26 conference in Glasgow, we are continuing with our campaign to meet real people making a real difference when it comes to climate change. Over the next three episodes, we are discussing the circular economy by meeting the upcyclers.
Recycling is not the solution to waste, reusing items that would otherwise end up in landfill is the solution to waste, this is known as upcycling.
Finally, a use for Grandma's old Englebert Humperdink records that maybe a bit kitsch for modern music tastes.
The great news is vinyl and other types of PVC are recyclable and can be recycled through many lifecycles.
Today's guests are Kylie and Matt from Smyle Designs in Brisbane who turn old records and CDs into jewellery.
In this episode you will learn:
- That scratched records and CDs can have a new home.
- Plastics can be durable
- We can break the linear consumption pattern.
To find out more visit https://smyledesigns.co/pages/our-story or give out our love and support to Matt and Kylie on Instagram here.
Further reading
For more information about recycling PVC click here
Ellen McArthur Foundation Introduction to the Circular Economy
Australian Circular Economy Hub https://acehub.org.au/
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