B2adjectiveenvironment
US/riːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/
UK/riːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/
able to be collected and processed so that the material can be used again
In context
Check the label to see whether the plastic container is recyclable.
The company now uses only recyclable packaging for its products.
Glass and aluminum are highly recyclable, but many items still end up in landfills.
Words that go with recyclable
adjective + noun
- recyclable materialsPlease put all recyclable materials in the blue bin.
- recyclable packagingSupermarkets are being asked to switch to recyclable packaging.
- recyclable plasticOnly recyclable plastic should go in the green bin.
- recyclable wasteRecyclable waste is collected every Tuesday.
adverb + adjective
- fully recyclableThe new bottle is fully recyclable.
- easily recyclablePaper is easily recyclable compared with many plastics.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
recycleableCorrect: recyclable