Charlotte organization uses recycled material to make art

The goal is to reduce waste and keep useful materials out of landfills.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The three Rs symbol is for reduce, reuse and recycle.

The goal is to reduce waste and keep useful materials out of landfills.

Here in Charlotte, Upcycle Arts is a creative reuse center that collaborates with local businesses and manufacturers to keep waste out of landfills and transform recycled material into art.

QC Life’s Cheryl Brayboy was at Upcycle Arts’ VAPA Center studio in uptown to examine the group’s inventory and make a craft out of recycled materials.

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