recyclable material
[rɪˈsaɪ.kləbl məˈtɪr.i.əl]
nounpl: recyclable materials
material reciclável
1. Any waste product or discarded item that can be processed and remanufactured into new products instead of being disposed of in landfills
Plastic bottles are an important recyclable material in waste management programs.
Garrafas plásticas são um material reciclável importante nos programas de gestão de resíduos.
2. Substances such as paper, glass, metal, and plastic that can be collected, sorted, and converted into raw materials for manufacturing
The city implemented a program to encourage residents to separate recyclable materials from regular trash.
A cidade implementou um programa para encorajar os residentes a separarem materiais recicláveis do lixo comum.
In Brazil, the separation of recyclable materials ('separação de recicláveis') is increasingly promoted by municipalities and NGOs as part of sustainability initiatives. The concept is deeply connected to environmental consciousness and waste reduction goals. In the USA, recycling programs and the identification of recyclable materials are standard in most communities, with specific color-coded bins for different material types. The term reflects growing global awareness of environmental responsibility and circular economy principles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
close the loop on recyclable materials
give a second life to recyclable materials
sort recyclable materials
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