Upcycling is a form of recycling in which discarded materials or products are converted into items of higher value than the original input. Examples include the use of pre-consumer waste materials such as scraps of leather, polyester or neoprene from the outerwear industry to make bags and other accessories, or re-purposing good-quality older clothing into new items. Upcycling hinges on effective information flows and the availability of quality pre- and post-consumer waste materials. Thoughtful design, public awareness and acceptance of re-used materials are also necessary pre-conditions enabling the viability of upcycling practices.
UPCYCLING
