Upcycling tips

Once you get your creative thinking cap on you'll be amazed at what you can upcycle

Old tyres can be upcycled into planters

Before you load up the car with stuff to take to the recycling centre, have a think whether there are items in your pile you could upcycle into something useful for your home/garden. Such as old tyres which can be painted an turned into colourful - and hardwearing - planters.