Upcycling Crossword and Text Completion Quiz
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What is the process called when a product is transformed into something with a greater value than the original?

  • Downcycling
  • Repurposing
  • Recycling
  • Upcycling (correct)

    • What happens when a product is transformed into something which has less value than the original?

  • Repurposing
  • Recycling
  • Downcycling (correct)
  • Upcycling

    • What typically happens to the scraps of material left over from making clothes in a factory?

  • Used for upcycling
  • Burnt or discarded (correct)
  • Repurposed into new clothes
  • Sent to a recycling site

    • Which term refers to the avoidance of depletion of a natural resource to keep an ecological balance?

    <p>Sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of upcycling?

    <p>Extending the life of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought the term 'upcycle' into the spotlight?

    <p>US architect William McDonough and German chemist Michael Braungart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made 'upcycling' become increasingly popular?

    <p>Increased interest in finding ways to waste less and consume more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Cambridge Dictionary name 'upcycling' as its Word of the Year in 2019?

    <p>Because it represents a positive idea and action behind combating climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of upcycling according to the writer?

    <p>To create new products from old materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to make a denim tote bag in the upcycling project?

    <p>Strong cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb form is predominantly used to give instructions in the text?

    <p>Imperative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the information organized in the text?

    <p>Chronologically</p> Signup and view all the answers

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