Katherine Soucie (Sans Soucie)· Dr. Katherine Soucie·· 2026-08-27Pulse Score22
Katherine Soucie Clarifies Upcycling Definition, Distinguishing It From Recycling, Repair and Greenwashing
What Upcycling Is (and What It Isn’t)
Executive Overview
Designer Katherine Soucie defines upcycling as a design-led transformation of discarded or surplus material into a new product, material, method, or application of increased value, distinguishing it from recycling, simple reuse, repair, and cosmetic sustainability.
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