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

The bills tackle a growing threat to the industry, as several states have proposed or passed laws that require manufacturers to more honestly acknowledge the challenges of recycling plastic. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

The father and son are accused of recycling patients through their facilities to continue billing insurance companies, regardless of whether treatment was medically necessary or actually provided. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The company makes trash and recycling bins there from raw materials. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Founder and chief executive officer Ellen Mensink said Brightfiber had spent the past year developing and upgrading an industrial line for mechanically recycling post-consumer textile waste into fibers used in yarns, fabrics and finished products. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Bridget Kranz, a content specialist with the city, said the network has previously organized educational events, including an Earth Day panel and tours of recycling facilities. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026

The idea of recycling lobster, crab, or shrimp shells isn’t exactly new. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Ederson is heavily involved in the build-up, calmly recycling the ball and popping passes around the press, helping move the opposition around. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026