We’re the leaders in upcycling innovation, using a truly zero-waste solution to transform fashion and beauty waste into new products. Here and now in 2024.
OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Upcycle Labs are a material science and technology company providing innovative upcycling services for fashion brands & retailers to convert their unwanted inventory and waste into new high-quality décor products, store fittings and more.
UPCYCLE LAB SERVICES
Inventory destruction
Waste handling
UPCYCLE LAB PRODUCTS
Home decor products
Shop fittings
CIRCULAR PROCESS AND BUSINESS MODEL
From unsorted waste into new products in less than 1 hour
DISPOSAL OF FASHION PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURING OF INTERIOR-RELATED PRODUCTS
STEP 01
Receive Unsorted Waste
We receive pre and post-consumer waste from fashion and beauty companies.
STEP 02
Process Waste
We shred all the waste into granulate without any additional costly sorting process and provide a certificate of destruction.
STEP 03
Material Science
The granulate is mixed into patent pending solutions ready to be made into new upcycled products.
STEP 04
Mould Customisation
Customised moulds are made according to our customers' individual specifications.
STEP 05
Circular Products
All Upcycle Labs Products are fully recyclable again making it a truly circular solution.
STEP 01
Receive Unsorted Waste
We receive pre and post-consumer waste from fashion and beauty companies.
STEP 02
Process Waste
We shred the waste into granulate without any additional costly sorting process and provide a certificate of destruction.
STEP 03
Material Science
The granulate is mixed into patent pending solutions ready to be made into new upcycled products.
STEP 04
Mould Customisation
Customised moulds are made according to our customers' individual specifications.
STEP 05
Circular Products
All Upcycle Labs Products are fully recyclable again making it truly circular solution.
BEST IN THE MARKET
Simple solution to your complex waste problem
Secure certified destruction
For your peace of mind, a certificate of destruction is issued after each delivery of waste is processed in Upcycle Labs facilities.
Cost-effective processing
Not only the most environmentally friendly but also the most cost-effective choice for your waste processing.
Boost sustainability credentials
With our truly zero waste technology, we help you meet regulatory requirements and evolving consumer expectations.​
Total brand protection
We permit our customers’ own security and asset protection teams onsite to witness the upcycling process, as well as provide on demand video footage of the process.
No waste. No incineration.
We accept apparel, footwear, accessories, deadstock material, cosmetics and fragrances – with no pre-sorting required.
Increased revenue
We create a new product for you, which is made in the UK, saves CO2 emissions and is price competitive compared to regular far east imports.
OUR BRANDS
Material science innovation
Core.Tex – a registered trademark material that has multiple end uses such as home decor, tiles, shelves and other shop fitting supplies. All made out of waste using Upcycle Labs patent pending technology.
Wood.Tex – is a registered trademark of wood effect material made out of waste using Upcycle Labs patent pending technology.
Stone.Tex – a registered trademark of stone effect material made out of waste using Upcycle Labs patent pending technology.
Metal.Tex – a registered trademark of material produced using waste metal and Upcycle Labs patent pending technology.
Brick.Tex – is a registered trademark of brick effect material made out of waste using Upcycle Labs patent pending technology.
SIMPLICITY IS COMPLEXITY RESOLVED
3 main reasons why brands and retailers work with us
UK MADE PRODUCTS
All products are made in our Nottingham factory. No additional CO2, no far east imports.
100% WASTE PROCESSED
100% of waste received goes into new products. Truly Zero Waste Company.
NO WASTE PRE-SORTING
Our process is simple and fast because it does not require the pre-sorting of waste received into our factory.
CASE STUDIES
SUCCESS STORIES
Partnering with world largest fashion brands & international retailers
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Footasylum – Shop Fittings
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Loop Digital Wardrobe
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ASDA – Home Décor
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M&S – Corporate Awards
Read MoreOUR IMPACT
OUR MISSION
By diverting fashion and beauty waste from landfill and turning it into new products, Upcycle Labs are creating a truly circular & waste-free retail ecosystem of tomorrow.
UPCYCLE LABS - PART OF YELLOW OCTOPUS ECOSYSTEM
This is what wasted potential looks like
Stock Exits & Take Backs
Turning Waste Into Products
Circular Shopping Plug In
Stock Exits and
Take Backs
European Leader in Stock Exits & Customer Returns and operator of largest Take Backs in the UK & EU.
Turning Fashion Waste
into Products
Patent pending solution to make home décor and shop fitting products from fashion waste.
Circular Shopping
Plug In
Multiple Second Life options within one simple checkout plug in. Access to Consumer Wardrobes and Wish Lists as bonus.
