Does Overuse of Words Make Them Useless?

I have been thinking of changing how I describe myself as an artist.  It seems that everyone has jumped on the environmental friendly wagon…and honestly it’s getting kind of crowded.  For the 4th of 5th time recently, I heard someone state that they were tired of hearing the word “green” attached to everything.    I’m really wondering if some of the words I use to describe my creations are becoming meaningless. 

I started using recycle art and recycle artist many years ago because I wanted to make it clear that I was reusing items that I found at thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets and/or on the ground.  I wanted to be honest.  I started using these object not just because I thought it was a good idea.  IT”S FUN!  I love making unusually wonderful things from unusual materials. 

The best thing about creating using found objects is that they are almost always one of kinds.  They are original and very special, at least to me.

It saddens me that the words seem to have been used so much that people are tired of hearing them.  I’m wondering if overuse of recycle, re-purpose, upcycle, eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, refurbish, re-anything and (yes!) green has made them totally useless. 

I will continue to create with whatever materials I happen to find along the way, but I’m wondering if I should expand my vocabulary…create a new language.  What do you think?  Should I make up a few new words to describe the type of art I make?