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

Environmentalists and lawmakers agree the new law will be expensive for large businesses that have to reduce their packaging or find alternative materials that can be recycled or composted. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Periods without food are necessary for transitioning our bodies into maintenance processes such as autophagy, in which damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken down and recycled, Serlie explained. — Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

Reducing material complexity and designing components so they can be more easily identified, separated and processed could help narrow the gap between what is technically recyclable and what can be economically recycled at scale, Randall said. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

They can also be recycled, especially ahead of colder months when heavier linens might be needed. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026

Countries running trade surpluses with the United States accumulated dollars and recycled them into government debt. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

These materials could previously not be recycled due to potential contamination. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

The vision is for future cities where buildings are grown, materials are recycled, and trash becomes a resource, fostering a deeper integration of humanity within nature. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026