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

Currently, batteries are recycled under a hodgepodge of different systems in California. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Even the hotel’s green ink pens are recycled—and recyclable—cardboard. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

And some types of second-life batteries are more valuable if they’re recycled. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026

In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, 98% of structural steel can be recycled for new uses. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 30 June 2026

The heavy metal is also produced in nuclear reactors and can be recycled as fuel. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

Many single-use plastics, such as wrappers with food debris and utensils, cannot be recycled. — Vishal Vivek, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

At Kanuhura, there are no single-use plastics (front and back of house), wastewater is recycled, food waste is composted, and nearly 50 kilos of herbs and vegetables are harvested from organic gardens every month. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026