upcyclingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈʌpˌsaɪ.klɪŋ/us/ˈʌpˌsaɪ.klɪŋ/the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material:
Through her lighting business she shares her love of upcycling and sustainable design.
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