In this article, we’ll help you to understand the differences and benefits of upcycling vs recycling vs downcycling to help you understand how to best repurpose your waste as well as help you make more sustainable choices when shopping.

Upcycling is more than a more sustainable way to create clothing, it promotes a new way of thinking. So, let’s look at the history of upcycling and key aspects of the movement that has defined upcycling as we know it today.

Meet some of the Alterist Designers who are behind the designers featured in the Alterist Winter Solstice campaign.

Like upcycling, the winter solstice celebrates new beginnings and new cycles. Our winter campaign follows the journey of the sun on the winter solstice as we celebrate the shortest day of the year before the rebirth, and we begin the cycle again.

Films are powerful mediums that help educate us about important issues and inspire us to make a difference. So, if you want to spend your holidays finding out how you can make an impact check out these shocking, motivating and inspiring documentaries on ethical fashion and the problem with fast fashion.

Christmas presents shouldn't cost the earth. From buying second-hand and upcycling first to planning your festive meal and making your own Christmas decorations, there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to spread the Christmas cheer.

With a mission to reduce textile waste, Alterist Marketplace along with its community of 68 designers, will be launching on October 25. Showcasing over 500 unique one of a kind upcycled garments, Alterist will be demonstrating the beauty and creativity that can come from upcycled materials. As one of Alterist's co-founders, Hannah Standen explains; “We want Alterist to be the catalyst for change within the fashion industry, giving people the power to make more sustainable choices."

Vogue has named upcycling as one of the biggest trends of 2021, but to the next generation of conscious consumers, upcycling is not a trend; it’s a new era for fashion.

Find out why reducing returns aligns with Alterist’s mission.

Alterist has a wide range of designers, each with their own style, techniques and flair. So to give you a more holistic view of what upcycling is, we’re going to explain the five different techniques.