Springer Upcycling Research and Practice Symposium Proceedings

Explore the latest advancements in sustainable design with State-of-the-Art Upcycling Research and Practice. This volume contains the official proceedings from the first International Upcycling Symposium 2020, held at De Montfort University. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how to transform used or waste materials, components, and products into new items of equal or higher quality. This academic collection represents a collaborative effort between major institutions, including De Montfort University, Lund University, Nottingham Trent University, and Newcastle University. By examining both research and real-world practice at an international level, this book provides essential insights into the processes of upcycling. It is an ideal resource for professionals and students in industrial design and production engineering looking to understand modern methods of material repurposing and value creation within the circular economy.