UpCycle CQ, a charitable social enterprise, engages locals in unlocking the hidden value in discarded materials through community-led innovation, hands-on learning, and sustainable fabrication. Our mission is to empower people of all ages and abilities to reimagine waste as a resource, driving circular economy solutions that make living easier—socially, environmentally, and economically. We apply reverse engineering techniques and foster cradle-to-cradle principles that harness personal creativity and innovation. The inspiration we apply is open sourced from the global “maker” community-of-practice. ÚpCycle Champions are committed to the 4-corner challenge: Break-IT, Design-IT, Make-IT, and Tell-IT. Each Champion aspires to renewal reworking and repurposing recovered resources. We value-add so that materials are given new life rather than being discarded. Our preoccupation is with retaining net worth, circularity, ecological restoration, revitalisation, and personal growth.