Upcycling news and trends

From Beer To Snack Bars: Using eCommerce To Upcycle Food
Retail // September 04, 2019

When ReGrained Chief Grain Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder Daniel Kurzrock began brewing his own beer, he found that he was wasting food. He was using about a pound of grain for every six-pack of beer he made, which added up. And he thought he could do better...

How Clandestina (Literally) Snuck Into The US Market
Retail // November 07, 2018

Starting a new business is never easy, and new apparel lines are particularly challenging. There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. But even on the already pitched startup terrain, apparel startup Clandestina,...

How thredUP Is Hoping To Kick Off An Upcycling Trend
Retail // October 25, 2018

Apparel, as an industry, is not terribly good for the environment. It uses a tremendous amount of water — both in growing the cotton that so many textiles are made from and in manufacturing the clothing itself.  Plus, the wastewater discharged by apparel producers is...