Upcycling is on the verge of becoming a pan-European trend. Heimtextil is holding its Young Creations Award: Upcycling competition for young designers for the third time. And, for the first time, the competition is being opened to universities from all over Europe. During next Heimtextil to be held from January 14 to 17, 2015, up-coming designers are called upon to create upcycling products for indoor use. Students and graduates of design and interior architecture can now enter the competition online.

Earlier this year, four German universities took part in the competition. In 2015, design academies from all over Europe will be invited to take part. The Young Creations Award: Upcycling highlights textiles, sustainability and design. Emphasis is on the textile character of the projects. Textiles must account for at least 30 per cent of the materials used. As distinct from recycling, the aim of upcycling is to create higher-value products from waste products. It is a resource-friendly approach. With the competition, Heimtextil not only helps young designers but also puts the spotlight an innovative trend in the field of interior design, which reveals unused potential for sustainable material procurement and production.

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