Are you a dab hand at creative upholstery using recycled materials? Really good at making handbags out of hardcover books?
The circular economy – in which no material is considered waste, but something to be re-used, repurposed or recycled – is the sustainable alternative to the ‘take, make and dispose’ economy that is pushing dangerously at our planet’s boundaries.
During this season of giving and receiving, we’d like to see your best efforts at creating a circular economy gift. Share a photo of your gift with @GuardianSustBiz using #GSBgift or email it to sarah.labrecque.casual@theguardian.com.
Send your photo to us by midnight on 18 December 2014 and we’ll feature the most creative and original gifts in a gallery as inspiration for others.
Whether you’re upcycling, repurposing or refurbishing, show us what you’ve got. To get started, here are some creative examples.
More stories from the circular economy hub:
- Experts reflect on progress of circular economy in last year
- How much do you know about the circular economy? - quiz
- Brought to you by Philips: Circular economy: this is the future for business - interactive
The circular economy hub is funded by Philips. All content is editorially independent except for pieces labelled advertisement feature. Find out more here.
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