recycling
Definitions
The process of converting waste materials into new, reusable objects or materials.
The act of processing used items to prevent waste and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials.
The systematic collection and reprocessing of discarded products to recover their constituent components.
Examples
Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
Our community has implemented a new recycling program to encourage residents to sort their plastic and glass.
Synonyms
reprocessing reusing reclaiming recovering repurposing upcycling