upcycling

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/ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

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.

noun

The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

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Synonyms

recycling repurposing reutilization recyclization reusing up-cycle reconversion wishcycling reutilisation re-use rework redisposal repulping upconversion coprocessing shwopping

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