That edgy swedish artist upcycled 500 plastic water bottles into a chandelier.

Sarah's new company is making some awesome grocery bags from upcycled fabric.

did you see that purse made from upcycled anal thermometers? it's so cuuuuuuute!

"Dude, did you just upcycle my beer?"
"Well, you weren't drinking it!"

By upcycling, the contractor took a junked Boeing 747 and created a home for a client.

Examples of upcycling:

Earring made of Christmas lights.
Painting empty liquor bottles and calling them vases.
Purses made out of soda can pop tabs.
Putting your baby pictures in beer caps.

Additional info: Anyone that purchases upcycled products or engages in upcycling invariably smells of sanctimony and douchewater. FACT.