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waste sorting

[/weɪst ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/]
noun
triagem de resíduos
1. The process of separating waste materials into different categories for recycling, composting, or proper disposal
Waste sorting is essential for reducing landfill pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.
A triagem de resíduos é essencial para reduzir a poluição dos aterros sanitários e promover a sustentabilidade ambiental.
2. The classification and separation of discarded materials by type (plastic, paper, metal, glass, organic) for processing
Many cities have implemented waste sorting programs to improve recycling rates.
Muitas cidades implementaram programas de triagem de resíduos para melhorar as taxas de reciclagem.
Synonyms
waste separationrefuse sortinggarbage classificationrecycling sorting
Antonyms
waste mixingindiscriminate dumping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triagem de resíduos
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
coleta seletiva
selective collection, commonly used in São Paulo context
Portugal
separação de resíduos
preferred term in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

sorting at source (triagem na origem)
selective collection program (programa de coleta seletiva)
recycling initiative (iniciativa de reciclagem)
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