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Upcycle — Upcycling is a component of sustainability in which the use of waste materials to provide new products. It is generally a reinvestment in the environment. This process allows for the reduction of waste and use of virgin materials. Upcycling is… … Wikipedia
upcycle — /ˈʌpsaɪkəl/ (say upsuykuhl) verb (t) (upcycled, upcycling) to convert (waste materials or useless products) into new materials or products of higher quality, as making toys from old clothing. {up + (re)cycle} …
upcycling — n. A process that takes used or recycled materials and creates a new product with a higher quality or value than the original materials. upcycle v. Example Citations: Mr. Kalin is big on upcycling, a process whose name was coined by William… … New words
Sustainable design — Sustainable urban design and innovation: Photovoltaic ombrière SUDI is an autonomous and mobile station that replenishes energy for electric vehicles using solar energy. See also: Sustainable engineering and Ecological design … Wikipedia
Downcycling — 3R Concepts Waste Disposal Hierarchy Reduce Reuse Recycle Barter Dematerialization Downcycling Dumpster diving … Wikipedia
downcycle — verb To convert (waste materials etc.) into new materials or products of lesser quality and reduced functionality. Ant: upcycle … Wiktionary
