Elpis.com launches Double Takes photography competition

The Art of Upcycling

Elpis.com, the social networking and online collaboration platform, has launched a photography competition to find the most original recycling schemes in the world and to celebrate the art of upcycling.

Double Takes is open to any photo that shows a fun, innovative or unusual way of re-using or recycling everyday things. Submissions so far include:

- A computer monitor converted into an aquarium.

- Old skis used to build a (cool) chair.

- A handbag made of drinks can ring-pulls.

The most popular image, as voted for by members of elpis.com, will win a top of the range digital SLR camera. Runners up will win prizes including OWL energy meters and Carbon Offsets.

To enter, simply log-in to elpis.com and upload images. Vote for the best images, and share with friends. Entries close on 1^st March, 2011. Full terms and conditions are available on http://www.elpis.com/think/en/contests.

Source: Frontier Media