Downcycling is a term that, in free translation, means "downward recycling". This is a recycling process in which certain material is used to make a new product, but of less value than the original product. For example, downcycling refers to a lower degree of plastic due to recycling.
Downcycling is a technique that enables the reduction of waste generated by humans, directing waste to recycling and ensuring responsible reuse of materials. This is a process that enables better management of natural resources, preventing more raw material being extracted from nature.