Introducing #NationalUpcyclingWeek competition
, by The Media TeamWe have exciting news for all the avid upcycling fans… In celebration of National Upcycling Week 2017, you’ll have the chance to win a weekend away in an upcycled hotel for two in Vienna… You’re going to love this place. The hotel has completely renovated guest rooms, upcycling style. Firewood has turned into coffee tables, books have become nightstands, and newspapers …read more
Happy #NationalUpcyclingWeek
, by The Media TeamNational Upcycling Day 2016 was a Gumtree initiative aimed to inspire the British public to tap into their creative juices, do away with standard flat pack furniture and find unique treasures in need of a new lease of life. For those who are new to the world of upcycling – upcycling is a creative process …read more
Upcycling ideas and inspiration
, by The Media TeamUpcycling is a big part of what we do here at Gumtree – and we’re super passionate about it. As part of our community, you’re the ones who make that adventure possible by turning old, unused items into something beautiful and useful. And we are always thrilled to hear your fantastic stories ( – check …read more
Discover How You Can #ChallengeMax
Thursday 10 December 2015, by The Media TeamWith the success of our #UpcycleRevolution workshops last month, we (with the help of Max McMurdo!) are continuing to spread the upcycle love. We’re giving you the chance to #ChallengeMax – tweet us your wonderful and weird items to put Max’s creativity to the test. He’ll be coming up with the best ways to upcycle …read more
Come and see the new #UpcycleRevolution hub
Tuesday 3 November 2015, by The Media TeamAs you probably know by now, here at Gumtree we absolutely love upcycling and the thought of giving an item a new lease of life. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’re launching our very own #UpcycleRevolution hub. Within the hub you’ll find out more information on what upcycling is, tips for your own …read more
Join the #UpcycleRevolution with Gumtree
Friday 19 June 2015, by The Media TeamOn Tuesday night we kicked off the Gumtree #UpcycleRevolution in style at our Blogger Upcycle Challenge evening in central London. Hosted by upcycling expert and all round good guy, Max McMurdo. The evening saw our challengers descend on London from all over the country to showcase the items they’ve worked so hard to create over …read more
Upcycle Revolution with Gumtree
Tuesday 2 June 2015, by The Media TeamWhat is upcycling? Upcycling isn’t just the practice of transforming old materials into useable objects, it’s the process of breathing a new lease of life into well used and loved items to give them a new story and personality. All this while at the same time creating something that is useful, functional and beautiful. This …read more
