unrecyclable

adjective

un·​re·​cy·​cla·​ble ˌən-(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-k(ə-)lə-bəl How to pronounce unrecyclable (audio)
: unable to be recycled : not recyclable
unrecyclable waste
unrecyclable plastics

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That translates to a lot of unrecyclable plastic bottles ending up in landfills. Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Aside from being unrecyclable, these cheaper materials tarnish easily when well-used and well-loved by the consumer. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 In 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed several bills to reduce reliance on single-use plastic and unrecyclable products. Adriana Perez, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024 This renders the other items unrecyclable, Stevens explained. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrecyclable 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrecyclable was in 1960

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“Unrecyclable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecyclable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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