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
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Recent Examples of recycling
Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Soneva Fushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island, and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru employ several sustainable practices, from recycling plastic and glass onsite to using solar power and helping regenerate coral.
—Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Grinding up eggshells not only enhances the nutrient content of your garden soil but also contributes to a more sustainable gardening practice by recycling kitchen waste.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, check the plastic film recycling database to find your nearest drop-off location.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
The actions boil down to cutting down the amount of plastic being produced, better managing and recycling plastics already in circulation and cleaning up the plastic that gets into the natural environment, Baechler told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The collection is the result of the mill’s 20-plus years of experience recycling cotton in house.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
On Earth Day, we’re reminded that protecting the planet often begins with simple actions, like recycling a bottle, planting a tree, or using a little less energy at home.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Some buildings, including one in midtown, are asking residents to keep recycling inside their apartments, which some users on an Upper East Side Reddit forum flatly refused to do.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Soneva Fushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island, and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru employ several sustainable practices, from recycling plastic and glass onsite to using solar power and helping regenerate coral.
—Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Grinding up eggshells not only enhances the nutrient content of your garden soil but also contributes to a more sustainable gardening practice by recycling kitchen waste.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, check the plastic film recycling database to find your nearest drop-off location.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
The actions boil down to cutting down the amount of plastic being produced, better managing and recycling plastics already in circulation and cleaning up the plastic that gets into the natural environment, Baechler told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The collection is the result of the mill’s 20-plus years of experience recycling cotton in house.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
On Earth Day, we’re reminded that protecting the planet often begins with simple actions, like recycling a bottle, planting a tree, or using a little less energy at home.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Some buildings, including one in midtown, are asking residents to keep recycling inside their apartments, which some users on an Upper East Side Reddit forum flatly refused to do.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
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Joseph Hickox, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A restaurant, told KEYT-TV at the time that the employee was at home recovering after she was taken to the hospital.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her doctors noted that the teen was otherwise healthy after recovering from the chickenpox several weeks prior.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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