1. upcycle - Noun
2. upcycle - Verb
(transitive) To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality. [from 1990s]
(transitive) To promote into a more productive or useful role.
upcycle (plural upcycles)
A period of a cycle where something is increasing or improving.
We achieved our mission to the moon. Let's look home from that lofty perch and reimagine our mission on Earth - that is what we need to do here. Together, we can upcycle everything. The world will be better for our positive visions and actions. William McDonough
All the while, Exxon's stagnant price the last 12 years has translated into better and better underlying value for shareholders, as long as oil prices witness another upcycle in demand. Source: Internet
Because many discarded fabrics are left for landfills, Preppy Trendy has made it a mission to upcycle these fabrics into new and contemporary garments, including jackets, purses, T-shirts, sandals and more recently, face masks. Source: Internet
I upcycle old clothes by dyeing them naturally. Source: Internet
We read 5 Ways to Know He’s Into You and 7 Ways to Get Her to Fall For You, in hopes of being able to upcycle a person into a relationship like a Pinterest project. Source: Internet
The industry is focusing on how to upcycle "spent” grains, i.e. the extracted residue of barley malt left after the brewing process is complete. Source: Internet