Upcycling, recycling, downcycling: what’s the difference?

Upcycling, recycling, downcycling: what’s the difference?

Not all ‘cycling’ is created equal. While we might use terms like upcycling, recycling and downcycling interchangeably, in fact, each one is more – or less – effective at reusing items and their materials. In order of decreasing effectiveness are upcycling, recycling, and downcycling. Here’s a quick definition and some common examples of each.   […]

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