recycled plastic
nounUK /ˌriːˈsaɪkld ˈplæstɪk/
US /ˌriːˈsaɪkld ˈplæstɪk/
Plastic that has been used before and is made into new things.
This bottle is made from recycled plastic.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plastic material processed from used plastic items instead of new raw materials.
The park bench is built from recycled plastic collected in the neighborhood.
3. A type of eco-friendly material used in manufacturing to reduce waste.
The company switched to recycled plastic for all its packaging.
4. Plastic that has gone through a recycling process to be used again.
Recycled plastic can be turned into fleece jackets and playground equipment.