recyclable

recyclable
recycle re‧cy‧cle [ˌriːˈsaɪkl] verb [intransitive, transitive]
to put used objects or materials through a special process, so that they can be used again:

• We recycle all our cans and bottles.

• Environmentalists have attacked the material because it doesn't recycle as well as steel.

— recyclable adjective :

• recyclable materials

— recycled adjective :

• recycled paper

— recycling noun [uncountable] :

• a metals recycling plant

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recyclable UK US /ˌriːˈsaɪkləbl/ adjective ENVIRONMENT
► recyclable materials or products can be used again after they have been treated using a special industrial process: »

recyclable materials/items/commodities

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recyclable plastic/cardboard

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recyclable rubbish/waste


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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