Word RECYCLE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

recycle

🇺🇸 [rɪˈsaɪkəl]

Meanings

To process materials in order to make them reusable, typically to reduce waste and conserve resources. Recycling is a method of turning waste into usable products, such as plastic, paper, or metal items, to prevent environmental harm.

Examples

• We recycle our plastic bottles and cans to help reduce waste.
• The city has implemented a program to recycle electronics responsibly.
• Recycling old newspapers can save trees and reduce landfill waste.

Synonyms

reuse • repurpose • recover

Antonyms

discard • waste • throw away