wastesorting
nounUK /ˈweɪstˌsɔːtɪŋ/
US /ˈweɪstˌsɔːrtɪŋ/
Waste sorting is putting different kinds of trash into the right bins.
Waste sorting helps us recycle paper, plastic, and glass instead of throwing them all together.
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2. The process of dividing waste into categories at a recycling facility.
The new machine speeds up waste sorting at the plant.
3. A household habit of separating recyclables from general rubbish.
Good waste sorting at home keeps recyclables clean.
4. A school or community activity teaching people how to separate trash.
The class did a waste sorting project to learn about recycling.