reciclat

Reciclat is a Catalan term used to describe an object or material that has undergone recycling and contains recycled content. It is the adjectival counterpart to reciclar, focusing on the actual material after processing, rather than the potential to be recycled, which is conveyed by reciclat. In usage, reciclat conveys that a product has been reprocessed and reintroduced into production cycles.

The term is commonly used in Catalan-speaking regions such as Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and Andorra. It appears in labeling, environmental reports, educational materials, and product declarations to indicate that a material has been reprocessed. Reciclat can apply to a wide range of materials including paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metal, and composite substances, whenever they have been through a recycling stream.

In practice, reciclat implies a material has completed a recycling process and is ready to be used again in manufacturing. Verification often relies on certifications, chain-of-custody documentation, or recycled-content labels that specify the percentage of recycled material. Recycling can be open-loop or closed-loop, depending on whether the recycled material is reintegrated into the same product type or redirected into a different use.

Limitations and context are important: recycling efficiency and quality depend on material type, contamination levels, and economic feasibility. Not all products labeled reciclat contain post-consumer waste; some may include pre-consumer scraps. The concept supports broader sustainability and circular economy goals by promoting the reuse of materials and reducing dependence on virgin resources.