Which of the following is an example of 'Upcycling' in waste management?
- Burning plastic waste for energy
- Transforming discarded materials into products of higher quality or value
- Landfilling mixed waste
- Downcycling plastics into lower-grade products
Answer: Transforming discarded materials into products of higher quality or value
Upcycling creatively repurposes waste into valuable items (e.g., tires into furniture), extending material life and reducing demand for virgin resources.