In the Oxford English Dictionary, upcycle is defined as: reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original Why does this matter? Americans send over 10.5 million tons of clothing to landfills every year. Textile waste occupies nearly 5% of all landfill space. The sad this is that it doesn't have to be this way. We can all do our part to make better choices when shopping for clothes. We can choose to