Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of recycling Garments suitable for reuse can be repaired, resold or donated, while others must be sorted and potentially processed into recycling feedstock. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Operators must account for nuclear material to ensure it is not stolen or diverted, making accurate inventory measurements a central part of security at recycling facilities. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Scammers keep recycling the same strategy whenever a major release creates enough interest. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 This soilless treatment allows farmers to provide the exact amount of nutrients and water needed, without runoff, while recycling most of the water – key in arid Saudi Arabia, one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 GotSneakers This sneaker recycling company accepts used athletic shoes. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 The 2019 inspection found no violations, while the 2013 post-outbreak review found the facility was recycling wash water for salad mix, but couldn't conclusively pinpoint the source of the outbreak. — Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Meantime, the Fed is expanding its holdings, in part by recycling maturing mortgage securities into bills. — Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Advertisement But when protein consumption is limited, the thinking is that the body prioritizes repairing and recycling cells instead of making new ones—processes that some scientists think could help delay aging. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 3 Aug. 2026

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In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
After recovering from the life-threatening illness, Hilton made the decision to relocate his family to Miami in June.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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