Recycling: meaning, definitions and examples
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recycling
[ riːˈsaɪklɪŋ ]
environment
The process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials. It is an essential part of waste management.
Synonyms
reclamation, recovery, reutilization
Examples of usage
- Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
- Recycling paper saves trees and reduces air pollution.
daily life
The act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products. It involves collecting, sorting, and processing items that would otherwise be thrown away.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I make an effort to recycle all my plastic bottles.
- She encourages her students to recycle their old textbooks.
Translations
Translations of the word "recycling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reciclagem
🇮🇳 रीसाइक्लिंग
🇩🇪 Recycling
🇮🇩 daur ulang
🇺🇦 переробка
🇵🇱 recykling
🇯🇵 リサイクル
🇫🇷 recyclage
🇪🇸 reciclaje
🇹🇷 geri dönüşüm
🇰🇷 재활용
🇸🇦 إعادة التدوير
🇨🇿 recyklace
🇸🇰 recyklácia
🇨🇳 回收
🇸🇮 recikliranje
🇮🇸 endurnýting
🇰🇿 қайта өңдеу
🇬🇪 გადამუშავება
🇦🇿 təkrar emal
🇲🇽 reciclaje
Word origin
The concept of recycling dates back centuries, with evidence showing ancient civilizations reusing materials like metal and glass. In modern times, the focus on environmental sustainability has led to a significant increase in recycling efforts worldwide. The recycling industry continues to evolve with advancements in technology and increased awareness of the importance of reducing waste and preserving natural resources.
See also: recyclability, recyclables.