Recyclables: meaning, definitions and examples

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recyclables

 

[ rɪˈsaɪ.klə.bəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental protection

Materials that can be processed and used again rather than thrown away, such as glass, paper, plastic, and metal.

Synonyms

reclaimable items, recycled goods, reusable materials

Examples of usage

  • Recycling centers accept recyclables such as cans, bottles, and newspapers.
  • Some cities provide separate bins for recyclables to encourage recycling.
  • Recyclables are collected by waste management companies and sent to recycling facilities.
  • People are encouraged to sort their recyclables to make recycling more efficient.
  • Recyclables help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

Translations

Translations of the word "recyclables" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recicláveis

🇮🇳 पुनर्नवीकरणीय

🇩🇪 recycelbare Materialien

🇮🇩 dapat didaur ulang

🇺🇦 перероблювані матеріали

🇵🇱 surowce wtórne

🇯🇵 リサイクル可能材料

🇫🇷 recyclables

🇪🇸 reciclables

🇹🇷 geri dönüştürülebilir malzemeler

🇰🇷 재활용품

🇸🇦 قابلة لإعادة التدوير

🇨🇿 recyklovatelné materiály

🇸🇰 recyklovateľné materiály

🇨🇳 可回收物

🇸🇮 reciklabilni materiali

🇮🇸 endurvinnanlegt efni

🇰🇿 қайта өңделетін материалдар

🇬🇪 გადამუშავებადი მასალები

🇦🇿 təkrar emal edilə bilən materiallar

🇲🇽 reciclables

Etymology

The concept of recyclables dates back to ancient times when people reused materials to reduce waste and conserve resources. The modern recycling movement gained momentum in the 1970s as a response to environmental concerns and the need for sustainable practices. Today, recycling is an essential part of waste management strategies worldwide, aiming to minimize the impact of human activities on the environment.

See also: recyclability, recycling.