recyclability
nounUK /ˌriː.saɪ.kləˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US /ˌriː.saɪ.kləˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
Recyclability means how easy it is to turn something old into something new again.
The recyclability of paper makes it a good choice for packaging.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The degree to which a material can be collected and processed into new products.
Engineers tested the recyclability of the new plastic blend.
3. The quality of being able to go through a recycling program in your area.
Check the recyclability of the container before you toss it in the bin.
4. A measure used by companies to describe how much of a product can be recycled.
The label shows the recyclability score of the bottle.