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
In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients to the soil.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Broader circular economy Beyond recycling coal waste, China is eyeing a broader circular economy to overhaul its construction material supply.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Before the deal to lower trash fees, that money had been earmarked to help build a city household hazardous waste facility, enhance recycling efforts at Miramar and help educate apartment and condominium residents on recycling.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Forty-six percent of post-consumer footwear waste is re-wearable, while the remaining 4 percent is contaminated and hindered from recycling due to damage from moisture, paint, heavy dirt, chemicals or other contaminants.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
The presentation also will cover the Recycling Coach mobile app, battery recycling and the new holiday light recycling drop-off locations that will be available this fall, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
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Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Broader circular economy Beyond recycling coal waste, China is eyeing a broader circular economy to overhaul its construction material supply.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Before the deal to lower trash fees, that money had been earmarked to help build a city household hazardous waste facility, enhance recycling efforts at Miramar and help educate apartment and condominium residents on recycling.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Forty-six percent of post-consumer footwear waste is re-wearable, while the remaining 4 percent is contaminated and hindered from recycling due to damage from moisture, paint, heavy dirt, chemicals or other contaminants.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
The presentation also will cover the Recycling Coach mobile app, battery recycling and the new holiday light recycling drop-off locations that will be available this fall, the release said.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
Verb
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Two of the firefighters are now recovering at home and the third is expected to leave the hospital soon.
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There are also calls for assistance in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the rubble.
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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