Upcycling is the process of transforming waste into something new. Upcycling can be any creative re-use or repurposing that gives new life to old stuff, such as plastic bottle planters, a pallet sofa, quilt made out of old t-shirts, or magazine collages.

For ideas and inspiration, check out these projects from Make: Magazine. For more info on this year's Maker Faire, visit batonrouge.makerfaire.com