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/ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ · noun
The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality..
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Upcycling means The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality..
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