as in to recover
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 recycle Those in states that haven't enacted recycling laws generally charge fees to consumers for drop-off and home pickup. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025 This is why outsourcing providers need to adopt circular economy models, recycling outdated IT equipment to minimize environmental impact. To Quang Duy, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Goodge said that means the time from disposal to recycled fiber could decrease, and that the end recycling facilities may soon be able to share more details about the fibers clients purchase from them. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025 But recycling textiles is just one piece of the puzzle. Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for recycle 

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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