Downcycling 101: A Quick Explainer

Ever wonder what happens to materials that can’t be upcycled? Enter the lesser known world of downcycling. A different form of recycling, downcycling makes it possible to keep traditionally non-recyclable soft goods out of the landfill by giving them a new life as housing insulation, product stuffing, and even as filler used in road construction. The ultimate goal? To keep as many useful materials out of the landfill as possible.