recycling (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /riːˈsaɪklɪŋ/
Definition
The process of converting waste materials or old products into new materials or products.
Examples
The city has a comprehensive recycling program for paper, plastic, and glass.
Recycling aluminum cans saves a significant amount of energy compared to producing new ones.
Many companies are investing in recycling technologies to reduce their environmental impact.
How to Use recycling
- recycling of (prepositional phrase)
- The process of converting waste materials of a specific type into new materials. — "The recycling of electronic waste is a growing concern."
- recycling program (collocation)
- A system or plan established by a community or organization for collecting and processing recyclable materials. — "The school launched a new recycling program to encourage students to sort their trash."
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