And then, there's upcycling:
The recyclers are out in force. Whether it’s using a local recycle centre or a council-provided green bin, it’s never been easier to get your household waste processed back into useful raw materials. But that takes energy - and why spend that energy when this “rubbish” can be turned into something useful in its present form?
From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by pax.
Give 'em the used wine bottles, and cans or stuff like that.. They give it back with a zing in it ;)