typically, upcycling creates something new and better from the old or used or disposed items. process of upcycling requires a blend of factors like environmental awareness, creativity, innovation and hard work and results in a unique sustainable product. upcycling aims at the development of products truly sustainable, affordable, innovative and creative. for example, downcycling produces cleaning rags from worn t-shirts, whereas upcycling recreates the shirts into a value-added product like unique handmade braided rug.