Upcyling is distinct from recycling in that no energy is expended returning materials to a raw form to be used in the production of new objects; exisiting waste items are upgraded to marketable products or fine art objects through creative re-use. Upcyling focuses on uses for production waste that cannot be recycled easily or at all, such as used styrofoam cups, ziplock bags or bottle caps, saving them from a destiny as landfill fodder. Conceptual projects and new media works that address these issues will also be considered. Proposals of performances, lectures or presentations that adress upcycling are also encouraged. No entry fee.

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