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
Reconomy also suggested that companies work with other entities in their sector to aggregate textile waste to reach volumes that will be sufficient to make recycling economically viable.
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Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Foundries are recycling helium aggressively.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Open packages outside and dispose of the cardboard in your trash or recycling bin immediately.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 14 May 2026
Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Dramatic new video showed a massive fire that broke out Friday at a plastic recycling company in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a large emergency response.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Plus, recycling a star is a classic move for regional theaters, which historically operated as repertory companies that showcased the same group of performers in different roles and thereby exhibited their range.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Foundries are recycling helium aggressively.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Open packages outside and dispose of the cardboard in your trash or recycling bin immediately.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 14 May 2026
Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Dramatic new video showed a massive fire that broke out Friday at a plastic recycling company in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a large emergency response.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Plus, recycling a star is a classic move for regional theaters, which historically operated as repertory companies that showcased the same group of performers in different roles and thereby exhibited their range.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
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While recovering from surgery, Perry's elderly mother died of an illness.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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At the time, supply chains were also still recovering from pandemic-era disruptions.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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