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recycling

[ree-sahyk-ling] / riˈsaɪk lɪŋ /


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It means recycling and keeping more aluminum scrap here at home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

This was introduced because of concerns that Scotland would end up with more incinerators than needed to deal with the available waste, particularly if recycling rates increased.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The bikes will then be taken to a recycling center and shredded, according to Edds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Pinpointing when water first started traveling deep underground matters because this recycling process affects volcanic activity, the growth of continents, and the movement of ingredients that are important for life.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

“What about taking faded orbs from a recycling depot?” asked Somkit.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

I mostly listen, relaxing after the day’s exertions, pinching myself at the wondrously weird subcultures of this underland, reflecting on the bizarre cultural recyclings that it calls out.

From The New Yorker ● May 23, 2019

I have no objection to its repeats and recyclings; long years of exposure to minimalism in music and dance have given many of us an appetite for this.

From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2016

Perhaps the heroes are too familiar: both of this month’s Marvel offerings, Spider-Man and X-Men, are recast recyclings of popular series that concluded a mere seven and eight years ago.

From Time ● May 27, 2014

These recyclings and post-modern experiments run the gamut in quality.

From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2010

Mulch was not one bit surprised that his recyclings had managed to hurl the elephantine Mud Man several yards through the air.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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