Upcycled crops used to make new, surprising products in Japan

A woman wears a pair of jeans made from sugarcane residue while holding up another pair. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Upcycling crops that would have otherwise been thrown away is becoming more popular, from making denim out of sugarcane residue to cooking jam from concentrated banana skins.

As there is a wide variety of upcycled products, such environmentally friendly brands are likely to catch the eye of consumers.