reused
Given another purpose
Reused describes something that has been used again, either for its original purpose or a new one.
A reused shipping container becomes a tiny house; reused code appears in multiple programs.
The word emphasizes that something wasn't discarded after first use: The jars were cleaned and reused for canning.
Creatively remade from waste
- reclaimedTaken back; salvaged
- convertedAltered in form or purpose
- adaptedMade fit for purpose
- retrofittedModified with newer components
refurbished · renovated · transformed · redesigned · remodeled · restored · renewed · overhauled
Previously belonging to another
- vintageQuality from past eras
- hand-me-downUsed item passed along
- thriftCareful use of resources
- consignmentBatch delivered for selling
preloved · worn · castoff · inherited · donated · resold · traded · swapped
Reprocessing used materials
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- metalsLustrous conductive elements
aluminum · cardboard · bottles · cans · containers · packaging · shredded · pulped
Able to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- greenColor of vegetation
upcycled
Creatively remade from waste
retrofitted · refurbished · renovated · transformed · redesigned · remodeled · restored · renewed · overhauled · salvaged
preowned
Previously belonging to another
- vintageQuality from past eras
- hand-me-downUsed item passed along
- thriftCareful use of resources
consignment · preloved · worn · castoff · inherited · donated · resold · traded · swapped · borrowed
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- glassTransparent solid from sand
metals · aluminum · cardboard · bottles · cans · containers · packaging · shredded · pulped · melted
sustainable
Able to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
green · renewable · biodegradable · compostable · low-impact
- secondhandpre-owned, preowned, secondhand, hand-me-down, like new
- renewedrenewed, refurbished, reconditioned, restored, rebuilt
- reduce reuse recycleWaste minimization principles
- towel reuseDrying off repeatedly with same cloth
- creative reuseTransforming waste into value
- adaptive reuseRetrofitting buildings for new functions