{Definition} Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.
Better yet some folks are creating items that are also awesomely cool!!! I was at the Campbell Farmer's Market in Campbell, CA and noticed a new vendor called BottleHood. These craftspeople take used glass bottles of all shapes and sizes and turn them into vases, tumblers and glasses.
I love these Grey Goose vodka bottle tumblers. $30 for a set of two.