Meaning of recycling In English

• 0 the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again:

  • ways to encourage recycling

  • a recycling centre

  • We put out our recycling for pickup on Tuesdays.

  • Put this bottle with the recycling.

• 1 the activity of treating materials or products using a special industrial process so that they can be used again:

  • Investment in the areas of alternative energy, pollution, and recycling has risen sharply.

  • Much of our waste is sent to India and China for recycling.

  • recycling of sth Recycling of raw materials and energy resources reduces the cost of production.

  • Germany and Scandinavia are world leaders in terms of recycling technologies.

  • a recycling business/company/industry

  • recycling centers/plants/facilities

  • a recycling program/scheme/system

  • waste/plastic/metal recycling

• 2 the use of money for a different purpose from the one it as originally intended for:

  • The recycling of oil wealth from Middle East producers can have an adverse effect on global financial markets.