upcycling
nounUK /ˈʌpˌsaɪklɪŋ/
US /ˈʌpˌsaɪklɪŋ/
Upcycling is when you turn old things into new things you can use again.
She made a pretty bag out of an old pair of jeans by upcycling them.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of creating something of higher value from discarded items.
Upcycling old furniture can turn trash into treasure.
3. A form of creative reuse that reduces waste.
Upcycling helps keep useful materials out of landfills.
4. The act of giving old objects a second life through design.
Their upcycling project turned bottle caps into colorful art.