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| Term | Definition |
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| Upcycled |
A term coined by William McDonaugh and Michael Braungart. The process of converting an industrial nutrient (material) into something of similar or greater value, in its second life. Aluminum and glass, for example, can usually be upcycled into the same quality of aluminum and glass as the original products. |
| Upcycling |
The repurposing of a material into a product of higher quality. An example would be a purse made out of woven candy wrappers. (mslk.com) |
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