Synonyms of recycling

recycling

verb

present participle of recycle

as in recovering

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

• recovering
• processing
• reclaiming
• reusing
• reprocessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycling

Neighbors said the homeowner, who is in his 70s, suffers from mental health issues and collects recycling to make some money. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Its unified form, modular furnishings, water-recycling system and labor-saving technology promised a more efficient life, less tied to conventional building and household routines. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The facility will work across the battery life cycle, from raw materials and vehicle applications to recycling. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

The company has its roots in biosphere engineering, and previously worked on systems for growing and recycling food in space. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Recover chief product officer Enes Adak said the complexity of textile materials makes recycling more challenging and costly and affects the quality of the recycled output. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Greenscale is able to grow crops year-round, for one thing, with a robust water-recycling system. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Still others are addressing problematic supply chains—recovering and recycling scarce materials, reducing waste, improving traceability, and helping farmers and other suppliers earn a more sustainable living. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

In 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Habitat Conservation awarded $5 million to recycling efforts across Gulf states like Alabama, Florida, Texas and Louisiana. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026