word
upcycling
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ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
upcycling
Dictionary meaning
the creative process of transforming used, waste, or discarded materials into new products of higher quality or value than the original; in fashion, upcycling involves redesigning old garments into new styles; distinguished from recycling, which breaks materials down, as upcycling builds value upward without degrading materials
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