Recyclables: meaning, definitions and examples

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recyclables

[rɪˈsaɪ.klə.bəlz ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

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

reclaimable items, recycled goods, reusable materials.

Word	Description / Examples
recyclables	This term is best used when talking about items that can be processed and turned into new products. It is often used in the context of waste management and environmental conservation. Please place all recyclables in the blue bin. The city has improved its recyclables collection program.
reusable materials	Use this phrase when talking about materials that can be used multiple times before being discarded. It is often used in environmental contexts and discussions about reducing waste. Switching to reusable materials can significantly reduce waste. Many stores now sell bags made from reusable materials.
recycled goods	This term is used when talking about products that have already been processed from waste materials into new items. It is common in the context of shopping, production, and industries focused on sustainability. She prefers to buy recycled goods whenever possible. The company prides itself on using recycled goods in their manufacturing process.
reclaimable items	Use this phrase when referring to items that can be recovered or repurposed, often in the context of sustainability and resource management. Old electronics are often considered reclaimable items. Many parts of this machine are reclaimable items.

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.

The practice of recycling dates back to ancient civilizations, such as the Romans, who would melt down metal objects to reuse them.
During World War II, recycling became a patriotic duty in the U.S. to conserve materials for the war effort.

Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills, which can save land and lower pollution.
It can significantly decrease energy usage; recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy needed to create new aluminum from raw materials.

Common recyclables include paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and certain plastics marked with specific recycling codes.
Not everything can be recycled; items like dirty pizza boxes or mixed materials often end up in the trash.

Countries like Sweden and Germany have implemented effective recycling programs, leading to them recycling over 50% of their waste.
In Japan, there are strict sorting rules for recyclables, which fosters a strong sense of community responsibility towards waste management.

Modern recycling processes often use advanced technologies, like optical sorting, to separate materials more efficiently.
Research is ongoing to discover new methods to recycle materials that traditionally have low recovery rates, such as certain plastics.

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