UpcyclePost (http://upcyclepost.com), a social sharing site for all things upcycled, announced today the launch of its consumer marketplace. The launch marks the first-ever online marketplace consisting exclusively of items made by artisans and craftspeople using repurposed materials. Upcycling saves thousands of tons of waste from going to overcrowded landfills. The new marketplace will serve as a tool for artisans, providing both the community and inspiration needed for successful upcycling, as well as the direct connection to consumers aware of the need for sustainability.
Company founder and Vice President of Business Development Mark Howe started the vision for UpcyclePost over four years ago. “Our goal is to unite and strengthen the upcycling industry,” he said. “In doing so, we are inspiring the reuse of possessions and reducing the amount of waste going to landfills.”
In the fall of 2014, UpcyclePost launched its social sharing photo gallery featuring Pinterest-like user-generated boards with thousands of product images including artwork, jewelry, furniture and toys—all manufactured using recycled materials. With the launch of the marketplace, the company is now moving rapidly to become the focal point on the Internet for all things upcycled. The next module in development is a mobile sharing app to facilitate exchanges of raw materials between artisans and users.
“I think UpcyclePost is fantastic,” said artisan Andrew Chase, a sculptor and photographer based in Utah. “Having ones work displayed in a well-designed, professionally executed website will be a huge benefit to most artists, removing a large source of stress and distraction and allowing them to focus on making art.”
With the advent of sites like Etsy, Zibbet and Bonanza, peer-to-peer selling of handmade items has exploded into a multi-billion dollar industry. According to UpcyclePost co-founder and CEO Rich Lancaster, a 20-year ecommerce veteran with a passion for sustainability, “What’s missing is a unifying force to pull all participants together for mutual advantage — a community of buyers, sellers, and sharers motivated to expand the industry and create a more sustainable future in the process.”
About UpcyclePost
UpcyclePost is a social sharing site and marketplace for products made from recycled materials. Founded in 2011 with a mission of collaborative creation and a vision of sustainable consumerism, UpcyclePost is positioned to become a leader in the emerging upcycle economy. Learn more at www.upcyclepost.com.
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