Adaptive Reuse in Craft, Design, and Art in the City

Theoretical and Methodological Contribution of Sustainable Practices to the Hospitality Industry

“…Incorporating traditional Indian craftsmanship and design elements can add a cultural touch 64) . Using recycled and upcycled materials for decor items like wall art, sculptures, and decorative fixtures, showcasing creativity while reducing waste 65) . Collaborating with local artisans to design and produce unique products like textiles, rugs, and pottery, supporting the local economy and preserving cultural heritage.…”

Three Propositions to Unify Circular Economy Research: A Review

“…To illustrate, excluding quaternary processes concerned with the recovery of energy from materials, the plastic recycling terminology involves three categories: tertiary recycling, in which chemical constituents are recovered; secondary recycling (downcycling), that is, mechanical reprocessing into low-quality products; and primary recycling (upcycling), which can generate products having equal or improved properties [97]. Research and implementation of upcycling falls into a variety of fields, such as engineering and technology [98], business and creative entrepreneurship [99], design [100,101], art [102], and consumer behavior ("maker" movement) [103]. In particular, the concept of upcycling is implemented in the CE biological and technical metabolisms, for instance, and, respectively, in biorefineries and servitization processes.…”