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recycling

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/

recycling means: The process of turning used materials into materials or products that can be used again.

noun

MAKING MATERIALS REUSABLEB1

The process of turning used materials into materials or products that can be used again.

  • Recycling saves useful materials.
  • The factory turns old bottles into new ones through recycling.
  • Better recycling could reduce the amount of waste we bury.

Common phrases: plastic recycling, recycling process, recycling of materials

COLLECTING REUSABLE WASTEB1

The activity of separating and collecting waste so its materials can be used again.

  • Our school encourages recycling.
  • The council provides separate bins for recycling.
  • Weekly recycling collections make it easier to sort our waste.

Common phrases: recycling bins, recycling collection, household recycling

REUSABLE WASTEB1

Used paper, bottles, and other waste that has been set aside to be used again.

  • Please take out the recycling.
  • Our recycling is collected every Tuesday.
  • She put the recycling in a separate bag.

Similar words: recyclables

Common phrases: take out recycling, recycling bin, collect the recycling

Questions about recycling

What does recycling mean?

The process of turning used materials into materials or products that can be used again.

What is recycling in other languages?

Türkçe: geri dönüşüm · Español: reciclaje · Français: recyclage · Deutsch: Recycling · Italiano: riciclaggio · 日本語: リサイクル

How do you pronounce recycling?

It is pronounced /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/.

How do you use recycling in a sentence?

Recycling saves useful materials. The factory turns old bottles into new ones through recycling.

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