recyclable
Fit for reprocessing
Recyclable describes materials that can be processed and converted into new products rather than discarded as waste: Check if the container is recyclable before throwing it away.
As a noun, recyclables are items suitable for recycling—typically paper, glass, certain plastics, and metals: Put the recyclables in the blue bin.
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- reusableFit for repeated service
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
low-impact · renewable · green · circular · closed-loop · cradle-to-cradle · sustainable · repurposed
Arranging into sequence
- collectionGathered set of items
- curbsideAdjacent to the street
- binStorage or disposal vessel
- separationState of being apart
processing · reprocessing · baling · shredding · melting · pulping · granulating · reclamation
Pressed pulp for writing
- plasticCapable of being molded
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- aluminumElement thirteen
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
metal · tin · newspaper · magazines · containers · bottles · cans · packaging
Forming a closed curve
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
- cradle-to-cradleClosed-loop production model
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
- lifecycleStages from beginning to end
end-of-life · post-consumer · virgin · reclaimed · secondary · feedstock · resource · input
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- numberSymbol representing quantity
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- markingIndicating with symbols
- certificationAttestation of qualification
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- reusableFit for repeated service
zero-waste · low-impact · renewable · green · circular · closed-loop · cradle-to-cradle · sustainable · repurposed
sorting
Arranging into sequence
- collectionGathered set of items
- curbsideAdjacent to the street
- binStorage or disposal vessel
separation · processing · reprocessing · baling · shredding · melting · pulping · granulating · reclamation · recovery
paper
Pressed pulp for writing
cardboard · metal · tin · newspaper · magazines · containers · bottles · cans · packaging · polyethylene
circular
Forming a closed curve
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
- cradle-to-cradleClosed-loop production model
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
lifecycle · end-of-life · post-consumer · virgin · reclaimed · secondary · feedstock · resource · input · output
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- product labelsingredient list, warning labels, safety labels, warning label, nutrition facts
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, compostable
- recyclingMRF, single-stream, curbside, curbside pickup, blue bin
- container traitsairtight, leakproof, sealed, watertight, stackable
- packagingbox, bag, bottle, can, jar
recyclablenonrecyclable
Not able to reprocess
unrecyclable · disposable · single-use · throwaway · trash
recyclablewasteful
Using resources carelessly
unsustainable · polluting · non-biodegradable · persistent · useless
- recyclable materialsWaste suitable for reprocessing
- recyclable bagsCarriers meant for material recovery