
Chopstick Lampshade
Make art not trash
Through the process of upcycling, EC is able to make products from materials such as chopsticks that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Without degrading the structural integrity of the original material and also giving the chopsticks a higher economic value, we have created a piece of art from “trash.”
The EC nutrient management system reimagines the idea of waste. Giving new life to what would otherwise be overlooked for its valuable potential.
Think like a…
Grassroots
We believe in doing. When challenged with a problem we analyze the obstacle with a creative view that questions the norms and offers innovative thinking.
Drop-Off Location
East Commons, SDSU
Find a chopstick upcycling bin outside Panda Express at the SDSU, East Commons location.
East Commons Food Court, SDSU
E Commons, San Diego, CA 92115