upcycling

/ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
To promote into a more productive or useful role.
The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

recycling(English)repurposing(English)reutilization(English)recyclization(English)reusing(English)up-cycle(English)reconversion(English)wishcycling(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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