reprocessed plastic
nounUK /ˌriːˈprəʊsest ˈplæstɪk/
US /ˌriːˈprɑːsest ˈplæstɪk/
Plastic that has been cleaned and melted down so it can be used again to make new things.
The park bench is made from reprocessed plastic collected from beaches.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plastic material that has gone through an industrial process more than once.
The factory sells reprocessed plastic pellets to toy manufacturers.
3. Plastic that is treated again to remove impurities before reuse.
Reprocessed plastic must be washed thoroughly before it can be melted.
4. A general term for plastic products made from previously used plastic.
Many garden pots are labelled as reprocessed plastic.