The Launch of our website !
The new website of Objectify Eco Up cycle went live on 21 September, 2012.
The launch of the new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information about OEUS and the international up-cycle community, is part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information. The website is made up of, a colourful earthy design and is divided into sections: what is up-cycling, SHOP and News and Blog, as well as a contact us page. Upcoming other new functions include a youtube video page and photo gallery.
The launch of the new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information about OEUS and the international up-cycle community, is part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information. The website is made up of, a colourful earthy design and is divided into sections: what is up-cycling, SHOP and News and Blog, as well as a contact us page. Upcoming other new functions include a youtube video page and photo gallery.
An Upcoming Up-Cycle Contest !!
If you're like us, you recycle glass plastic and paper, compost your food waste and take your own shopping bag when you go to the store. Right? ("Of course!") So do you ever think, "why do I need a trash can at all?" What's going in there? Well, take a look at the leftovers, get inspired, and create some handmade treasures from so-called trash! We wanna see how you can creatively re-purpose items that you have lying around the house, unused, or that might haveotherwise ended up getting thrown 'away'. Perish the thought!
For your edification: The term 'upcycling' was coined by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, authors of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Their belief is that we can eliminate the concept of waste altogether if everything we make is either biodegradable, infinitely recyclable, or upcycled.
Prizes:
Who's the Boss?
Entries will be judged by our own Jenny Hart and the awesome Autumn Wiggins, of The Upcycle Exchange, and regular contributor to Crafting a Green World.
Looking for Inspiration?
Upcycled Napkin Ring Tutorial
GreenUpgrader
Crafting a Green World
Wiliam McDonough on Ted Talks
freecycle
For your edification: The term 'upcycling' was coined by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, authors of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Their belief is that we can eliminate the concept of waste altogether if everything we make is either biodegradable, infinitely recyclable, or upcycled.
Prizes:
- First Prize: $50 gift certificate to Sublime Stitching, $50 gift certificate to Fred Flare, and a copy of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things.
- Second Prize: Sublime Stitching Craft Pad and Sublime Stitching Lotus Flower Journal, and a copy of Amy Butler's Midwest Modern.
- Third prize: Sublime Stitching Lotus Flower Journal and Issue 8 of Mixtape Zine.
Who's the Boss?
Entries will be judged by our own Jenny Hart and the awesome Autumn Wiggins, of The Upcycle Exchange, and regular contributor to Crafting a Green World.
Looking for Inspiration?
Upcycled Napkin Ring Tutorial
GreenUpgrader
Crafting a Green World
Wiliam McDonough on Ted Talks
freecycle
Recycle and win big !!
RIT Sustainability and The Wallace Center are partnering as sponsors of the first time. This is an exciting opportunity to create furniture using recycled library materials that are no longer needed.
Qualifications for entry: The contest is open to all RIT staff, faculty and students. Entries may be submitted as individuals or as a group. There is no limit on the number of entries per person or group.
Voting occurs at the RIT Imagine Festival event on May 5, 2012. Grand Prize Winner: The winning artist (or group) will receive a dedication plaque with the group’s name, title of the work and the artist’s vision statement. The winner will also be featured on The Wallace Center and RIT’s sustainability website. Contest Timeline: February 9: Informational Session, Idea Factory at The Wallace Center from 5PM - 7PM February 17: Deadline for registration (click to register) April 20: Deadline for entries Rules and Guidelines: · Works must be created completely from recycled and/or upcycled materials. · Participants are strongly encouraged to find alternatives to using adhesives, paints or sealants in their submissions. This is to ensure maximum recyclability at the end of the product’s life as well as maintain good indoor air quality. If these materials are used, they must be either Greenguard (http://www.greenguard.org/en/QuickSearch.aspx) or Green Seal certified (http://www.greenseal.org/GreenBusiness/Standards.aspx) to ensure the use of low VOC materials. To find out more about VOC’s or Volatile Organic Compounds visit: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html. · Works (cabinets, tables, dividers, etc.) entered must be newly created using The Wallace Center’s materials. Please provide a list of materials and an artist’s vision statement. · Please refrain from entering this competition and other competitions at the same time. For more information, please contact: Margaret Bartlett ([email protected]) Erica MacArthur ([email protected]) Co-Leads of TWC’s Imagine RIT team Enid Cardinal ([email protected]) Sr. Sustainability Advisor
Date
Register by February 17, 2012
April 20, 2012 is deadline for entries.
For More Information
For more information, please contact: Margaret Bartlett ([email protected]) Erica MacArthur ([email protected]) Co-Leads of TWC%u2019s Imagine RIT team
Qualifications for entry: The contest is open to all RIT staff, faculty and students. Entries may be submitted as individuals or as a group. There is no limit on the number of entries per person or group.
Voting occurs at the RIT Imagine Festival event on May 5, 2012. Grand Prize Winner: The winning artist (or group) will receive a dedication plaque with the group’s name, title of the work and the artist’s vision statement. The winner will also be featured on The Wallace Center and RIT’s sustainability website. Contest Timeline: February 9: Informational Session, Idea Factory at The Wallace Center from 5PM - 7PM February 17: Deadline for registration (click to register) April 20: Deadline for entries Rules and Guidelines: · Works must be created completely from recycled and/or upcycled materials. · Participants are strongly encouraged to find alternatives to using adhesives, paints or sealants in their submissions. This is to ensure maximum recyclability at the end of the product’s life as well as maintain good indoor air quality. If these materials are used, they must be either Greenguard (http://www.greenguard.org/en/QuickSearch.aspx) or Green Seal certified (http://www.greenseal.org/GreenBusiness/Standards.aspx) to ensure the use of low VOC materials. To find out more about VOC’s or Volatile Organic Compounds visit: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html. · Works (cabinets, tables, dividers, etc.) entered must be newly created using The Wallace Center’s materials. Please provide a list of materials and an artist’s vision statement. · Please refrain from entering this competition and other competitions at the same time. For more information, please contact: Margaret Bartlett ([email protected]) Erica MacArthur ([email protected]) Co-Leads of TWC’s Imagine RIT team Enid Cardinal ([email protected]) Sr. Sustainability Advisor
Date
Register by February 17, 2012
April 20, 2012 is deadline for entries.
For More Information
For more information, please contact: Margaret Bartlett ([email protected]) Erica MacArthur ([email protected]) Co-Leads of TWC%u2019s Imagine RIT team
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