Synonyms of recycled

recycled

verb

past tense of recycle

as in recovered

to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product

recycling the aluminum from soda pop cans is environmentally sound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovered
• reclaimed
• processed
• reused
• reprocessed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycled

Others may simply be digested and recycled without doing anything of note. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

That massive pool of cash needs to be recycled back into the market, providing plenty of liquidity to absorb new listings. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The new commander, Drapatyi, fought across the war’s toughest front lines, and video was even recycled on his appointment on Tuesday of him driving an armored personnel carrier through a pro-Russian separatist barricade in 2014. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Moving away from traditional leather, the Mini Metro is crafted from entirely vegan materials and recycled plastic bottles. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Currently, a mere 15 percent of all textiles are reused or recycled, and just 1 percent are recycled into new textiles. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

In January, CalRecycle, the state’s waste agency, reported that less than 10% of most single-use plastic materials in the state were being recycled. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Manduka also makes yoga towels from plastic bottles and recycled poly yarn. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Sometimes, car seats and strollers are recycled at recycling centers—but not every thrift shop or Goodwill will do this on your behalf. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026