Upcycled Stationery Holder

Upcycling offers a sustainable and creative alternative to traditional waste management methods, and can have a positive impact on both the environment and communities.

Here are some of the benefits of upcycling:

1. Reduces waste: Upcycling presents an effective solution to waste reduction by taking advantage of materials that would otherwise be discarded in landfills. By repurposing these materials and transforming them into new products, we can reduce the amount of waste that is generated and limit our environmental impact.
2. Saves resources: Upcycling represents a sustainable approach to resource conservation, as it utilizes existing materials in lieu of extracting or manufacturing new resources. By reimagining the potential of discarded items, we can reduce the need for additional raw materials, which can help to minimize our environmental footprint.
3. Saves energy: In contrast to recycling, which involves melting and reprocessing materials, upcycling requires significantly less energy. Instead, upcycling involves repurposing existing materials and transforming them into new products, which can lead to a reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Promotes creativity: Upcycling fosters creativity and ingenuity by inspiring individuals to discover novel and imaginative methods of repurposing materials. This sustainable approach to waste reduction motivates people to think outside of the box and experiment with different materials, textures, and colours, to create something unique and functional.
5. Saves money: Upcycling presents a cost-effective means of generating innovative and practical items, since it often entails the utilization of readily available materials. By upcycling, individuals can reduce their reliance on costly new materials and instead take advantage of the potential that can be found in materials that are already at hand.
6. Reduces carbon footprint: By reducing the need for new raw materials and energy-intensive manufacturing processes, upcycling helps to minimise the carbon footprint of a product

An upcycled stationery holder is a desk accessory made from plastic bottles and construction papers.

This is a functional desk accessory that allows you to house your stationery together!

The workshop uses plastic bottles as the main material for creating the upcycled stationery holder. 

We highly encourage you to use your plastic bottles!

Our Upcycled Fabric Braided Coaster Workshops are designed to be efficient and engaging, with a typical completion time of 1 -1.5h. This includes both the theoretical portion and the practical portion of the workshop. We understand that the students have many lessons to attend, making it difficult to slot such activities into their timetables at times, so we've structured our workshops to be concise and easy to fit into even the busiest of schedules.

However, despite the short duration, we are confident that the participants will walk away with a newfound appreciation for upcycling and the skills necessary to continue creating functional items from used materials.

1. Great desk accessory with a personal touch - Since the stationery holder is crafted entirely by you, you get to add your own creative element and flair to it!
2. Organize your writing instruments - Instead of having them everywhere on the desk, this upcycled stationery holder allows you to house your stationery & writing instruments in one holder. It's open top also allows you to see the contents easily and access them with ease.

Creativity and Design Skills: You will learn to think creatively as they transform a simple plastic bottle into a functional and aesthetically pleasing stationery holder.

Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness: Upcycling requires you to think about how to use available resources efficiently. You’ll need to figure out how to repurpose a plastic bottle and work around any limitations, like cutting or shaping the bottle to fit your needs.