Word of the day: Upcycle

The word upcycle has apparently been around since 2002 - it was coined by the authors of this book. But I've only recently been coming across it and kinda like it so thought I'd pass it on. A basic definition is to use waste products to make useful things. Of course I always thought that using waste products anew was the whole REUSE part of the R-R-R scenario. But I think the subtext of the word upcycle is up(scale)(re)use. I guess "haute reuse" didn't really have that earthy ring.

Here's a Canadian upcycle site with ideas for crafts for kids.