Synonyms

recycling

Scientific

/ rē-sī′klĭng /

The collection and often reprocessing of discarded materials for reuse. Recycled materials include those used in manufacturing processes and those used in consumer products. The recycled material is often degraded somewhat by use or processing and therefore must be converted to another purpose. For example, the processing of recycled newspaper and other paper wastes usually shortens their fibers, and the material cannot be used to make high-grade paper. Instead, it can be reprocessed to make cardboard or insulation. Recycling helps reduce pollution, prolong the usefulness of landfills, and conserve natural resources.

Example Sentences

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“They create clear, consistent rules so all producers contribute fairly to the cost of recycling and waste management,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

They are also developing recycling methods that could recover around 90 per cent of the iridium still needed.

From Science Daily

Chief Executive James Litinsky said the agreement with the government, along with a deal with Apple to deliver scaled recycling and magnetics capabilities, will help spur growth going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

There's a different waste system on another estate in Bow and resident Hirra Khan Adeogun has her own issues when it comes to recycling.

From BBC

The default recycling collections across England will be paper and card, food waste and dry recycling including plastic, metal and glass.

From BBC

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