Question

Which of the following statements about downcycling is true?

A) Down-cycling only works for products made from paper.
B) Down-cycled materials don't hurt the environment.
C) Down-cycling is better for the environment than reusing products.
D) Down-cycled materials eventually end up in a landfill.

Answer 1

Downcycling is a recycling practice that involves breaking an item down into its component elements or materials. Once the constituent elements or materials are recovered, they are reused if possible but usually as a lower-value product.