One of my pet peeves when it comes to upcycling is when something is utterly destroyed to create another item. This arm warmer has been created from 'the softest cashmere sweater' and I just hope that the sweater was completely unbearably ugly or unwearable due to some big rip in sleeve or something else as terrible. Otherwise the energy and time spent creating an ugly arm warmer is total waste. To me, it's not UPcycling if you completely destroy on object to create another. Do you agree?
ps. Ugly of the Week is a new weekly post showcasing some of the worst so called 'eco' products out there. x
My biggest problem with arm warmers made from jumpers/sweaters is that they are usually felted which involved using a very hot washing machine and dryer. Not what I consider sustainable practice and more than a touch of green wash about it
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