What We Do
Upcycle Kernow CIC offers practical solutions to usable waste at a grass-roots level.
Our recycling point accepts batteries, printing ink cartridges, small electrical items including vapes, and selected Terracycle Items - see here for full details of how to drop off your recycling.
We accept a variety of tools for use in our workshop which helps to support our busy Tool Library and Repair Cafe (which is due to start again in March 2025).
Selected textiles, haberdashery, wood, diy equipment, and arts & craft materials are also distributed and re-used throughout our various projects. If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact us to arrange delivery, as storage is key during our refurbishment.
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From March 2025 our Sesi Detergents refill station will reopen, refilling your plastic bottles multiple times, at a cost effective price for high grade, environmentally friendly cleaning products - think washing up liquid and fabric softener.
Educational workshops, seminars, team building programmes, support groups and Upcycling Workshops are part of the services provided at Upcycle Kernow, offering a safe, fun environment to explore your creative or practical side, a dedicated space to learn new skills, develop artistic passions and meet like-minded people who are keen to support community wellbeing and climate action through meaningful activities.
During our refurbishment, we are able to bring our sessions to your community group, event or business. If you would like us to host a tailor-made workshop for your group or setting, then please contact Dawn here.
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Community Events bring people of all ages together, beating social isolation, promoting positive mental health habits, as well as saving you money and looking after the planet!
Together we
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learn, share, motivate and inspire each other
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champion mental health and positive wellbeing choices
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save money and save the planet
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celebrate social inclusion & meet like-minded people
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create all access, safe spaces for inquiring minds!
Festivals, fayres and events
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Upcycle Kernow CIC has also build a great reputation for installing innovative, sustainable festival and event décor, delivering inspiring décor for local events such as The Great Estates Festival, Paradhis Festival, Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival, The Masked Ball, The Porthleven Food Festival, Tunes in The Dunes, and Tropical Pressure Festivals.
We have also participated in a number of festival engagements across the South West, bringing our Upcycling workshops into the field.
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Summer of 2025 sees us attend Boardmasters Festival for the first time - how exciting! We'll be there with a great range of workshops for all the family to help you make your own festival costumes and décor.
If you'd like an art installation, a full range of festival decor, or some event bunting then get in touch!
If you'd like upcycling workshops at your fayre, festival or event, please contact us so that we can discuss your requirements and curate the best creative activities to suit your event.
