Reciclabil

Reciclabil is an adjective used to describe materials or products that can be collected, processed, and remanufactured into new products. In waste-management contexts, something labeled reciclabil is considered eligible for recycling, subject to technical and economic feasibility.

Common recyclable materials include paper and cardboard, glass, metals such as aluminum and steel, and certain plastics like PET and HDPE. Electronics, batteries, and textiles can also be recycled but typically require specialized facilities. The recyclability of a material depends on its properties, contamination level, and local recycling infrastructure.

Recycling generally involves collection, sorting, cleaning, shredding or melting, and reprocessing into raw materials used in new products. Some materials can be recycled repeatedly, while others undergo downcycling, where recovered materials degrade in quality.

Labeling and standards vary by country. A product may be marketed as reciclabil in regions with robust recycling systems, but practical recyclability depends on collection rates and facility availability. Policy instruments such as extended producer responsibility and deposit systems aim to increase recyclability rates.

Environmental benefits include reduced virgin-resource extraction, energy savings, and lower greenhouse-gas emissions; however, recycling also consumes energy and can create emissions if not properly managed. Design-for-recyclability and better sorting technologies are key to improving outcomes.