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

Huvis won for its work on chemically recycling polyester from automotive textiles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 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

The idea of recycling coffee grounds as fertilizer feels like a win-win. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

The bad news The bad news is that, even assuming a generous one billion tons of water to start with, without recycling the answer to our question of sustainability is that the city would last only a few years. — Martin Elvis, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The problem is what happens after someone drops that plastic bottle into the recycling bin. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The companies also outlined their intentions to explore additional heavy rare earth recycling opportunities at the Missouri site. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026