upcycle
verb
up·cy·cle
ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl 
upcycled; upcycling
: to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item : to create an object of greater value from (a discarded object of lesser value)
The line upcycles single-use plastic bags that are cleaned and brought in from Bali, Indonesia, and parts of California for use as the main material in the shoes. In the company's first year more than 175,000 plastic bags were reused to create footwear and accessories.—
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upcycling
noun
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The reason that these granolas have a higher protein content than others is because of the oat upcycling process which Seven Sundays is revamping the supply chain of.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Laws' upcycling efforts have been well received, with growing demand for her designs both online and at local markets.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Egg cartons can be reused and upcycled all around the home, from kids' craft supplies to in-a-pinch organization products.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
Then there are those brides who are upcycling their wedding dresses.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Laws' upcycling efforts have been well received, with growing demand for her designs both online and at local markets.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Egg cartons can be reused and upcycled all around the home, from kids' craft supplies to in-a-pinch organization products.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
Then there are those brides who are upcycling their wedding dresses.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Upcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcycle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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