Upcycle

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In Yemen, an artist uses an unusual product to create pieces of art.

Upcycle

Artist Sufian Noman combines his art skills and concern for the environment to upcycle old tires into colorful household art.

I started reshaping the tiers given the current situation created by the war.

I also do it to protect the environment.

To upcycle is to turn waste materials or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.

It is similar in meaning to “recycle” and “reuse”.