recycling

• Nom désignant le processus de transformation de déchets ou de matériaux usagés en nouveaux produits afin de réduire les déchets et de préserver les ressources.

A noun referring to the process of converting waste or used materials into new products to reduce waste and conserve resources.

indénombrable

1. Processing waste materialsA2formal

   The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste of potentially useful resources.

   recyclage

   • Recycling helps reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills.
   • The city has a program for recycling paper, plastic, and glass.
   • Many companies now focus on recycling to lower their environmental impact.

   Synonymesreclamationrecoverysalvage

• Verbe désignant l'action de transformer des déchets en objets ou matériaux réutilisables, ou d'utiliser à nouveau quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of converting waste materials into reusable objects or materials, or using something again.

1. Process for reuseA2formal

   To convert waste materials into new materials and objects, preventing waste of potentially useful resources.

   Recycler (transformer pour réutiliser)

   • We should recycle plastic bottles to reduce pollution.
   • The city encourages residents to recycle paper and glass.
   • Many companies now recycle electronic waste responsibly.

   Synonymesreclaimrecoverreprocessreusesalvage

   Antonymesdiscarddisposejunktrashwaste

2. Use againA2informal

   To use something again, often after processing or repurposing.

   réutiliser (après traitement)

   • She recycled an old dress into a stylish skirt.
   • He recycled the cardboard boxes for storage.
   • They recycle their old furniture by donating it to charity.

   Synonymesreprocessreusesalvage

   Antonymesdiscardwaste

3. Repeat a cycleB2formal

   To cause something to go through a cycle again, often in a systematic or repetitive manner.

   Recycler (refaire un cycle)

   • The program recycles the same data through multiple algorithms.
   • In nature, water recycles through evaporation and precipitation.
   • The system recycles energy to improve efficiency.

   Synonymesreclaimreprocessreuse