Upcycling is the process of transforming seemingly low value items into something new. Today's upcyclists are creating stunning furniture, lighting, and art objects that combine values of superb craftsmanship and design with ideas of how 'waste' can be both inspiring and informing. While the environmental and financial benefits of upcycling are readily acknowledged in this book, the designers and makers profiled show how the practice can result in pieces that are as aesthetically exciting as anything created using only raw materials