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.—

Melissa Magsaysay

upcycling noun

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In terms of sustainability, the property deserves some green cred for upcycling a historic building and rejuvenating this parcel of once-private property. —

Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 The Rex, as the theater is affectionately known, is also in the heart of the shopping district, which has such shops as Willow Bee Apothecary, Chapters Bookshop, Blacksheep Boutique, and Salvaged Styles, a shop known for upcycling and repurposing furniture. —

Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 Its commitment to sustainability, spotlighting eco-friendly practices like upcycling and zero-waste production, has reshaped the Scandinavian fashion scene. —

Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Jamie’s Farm bakes their granola with grass-fed ghee and Dona Chai dust, upcycled from the brewing process of their chai concentrates. —

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upcycle