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recycling

Pronunciation: [riˈsaɪklɪŋ]

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Learn how to use recycling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “environment”

(noun) the process of turning old things into new things. It helps reduce waste and saves resources. For example, when you put plastic bottles in a special bin, they can be made into other plastic products instead of going to the trash.

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Recycling helps keep our planet clean by reusing materials.

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Not recycling your plastic can lead to more pollution in our oceans.

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What materials can we use for recycling?

Context: “environment”

(verb) to process something so it can be used again instead of being thrown away. When you recycle, you make sure that the old things are not wasted, but instead transformed into something useful.

Example

I recycle my paper and cans every week to help the environment.

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They do not recycle their waste, which creates a lot of trash.

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Do you recycle your old clothes or just throw them away?

How to pronounce recycling

Pronunciation: [riˈsaɪklɪŋ]

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