What in the world is upcycling? You’ve probably heard this term used amongst your Pinterest-savvy friends or on TV, but what does it actually mean? Upcycling is defined as the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often beautiful. Upcycling gives normal everyday items that would otherwise be discarded a chance at a better purpose. Recycling vs. Upcycling When we think of recycling, we think of consumer goods - typically plastic, paper, gla

For a millennium, man has been celebrating the earth in a variety of ways and traditions. For example, Hanami is the observance of the cherry blossoms blooming in Japan. The name literally means “viewing flowers.” It was originally practiced more than a thousand years ago and is celebrated by esteemed Japanese artists and poets. More recently, Fira per la Terra, or “Fair of the Earth,” is celebrated annually in Barcelona in the weeks leading up to Earth Day. The festival focu