Riciclata

Riciclata is the feminine singular past participle of the Italian verb riciclare, meaning recycled. It is used as an adjective or passive participle to describe materials, products, or objects that have been processed through recycling. Because Italian adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun, “plastica riciclata” (recycled plastic) uses the feminine form, while “vetro riciclato” would be used with masculine nouns.

In grammar, riciclata derives from riciclare, with the suffix -ata forming the past participle. It is commonly found in environmental and sustainability contexts, as well as on product labels and in corporate reporting to indicate recycled content. The term can appear in phrases such as “materiale riciclata” or “contenuto riciclato,” depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.

In policy and labeling, the term is often used to denote that a material has a recycled origin. European and Italian regulations promote recycled content, and labeling may indicate a percentage of recycled material, for example “contenuto riciclato al 80%.” The use of riciclata in labeling helps communicate sustainability attributes to consumers, though exact percentages are typically specified separately.

Usage beyond materials is possible as well, including contexts like design or art, where objects described as “riciclata” or “arte riciclata” indicate creation from recycled materials. The term supports discussions of sustainability, resource efficiency, and circular economy practices in Italian.

See also: Riciclo, Riciclare, Rifiuti, Sostenibilità.