upcycle
verb (used with object)
to process (used goods or waste material) so as to produce something that is often better than the original.
upcycler
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a word derived from
upcycle.
Example Sentences
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If they’re lucky, they get a second life as a usable item made by L.A.-based upcycler Rewilder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
One upcycler said they refitted a friend's kitchen using upcycled materials costing £300.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2022
