De recycling
Example: De recycling van plastic helpt het milieu te beschermen.
Definition
"Recycling" refers to the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. It helps conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and protect the environment by reusing substances like plastic, metal, and paper.
Etymology
The word "recycling" comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'cycle,' which means a series of events that repeat. It originated in the mid-20th century as environmental awareness grew. Did you know? The concept of recycling dates back to ancient times, but the modern term "recycling" became popular with the rise of environmental movements.
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"De recycling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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