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recycling  

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  • Recycling refers to both physical and social processes that have the capacity to remake or modify materials, most often at the point of disposal. This article will therefore examine definitions of the physical recycling process before exploring the various cultural, political, economic, and social issues that make recycling such a major part of everyday life for citizens around the world. [Source: Green Consumerism: An A-to-Z Guide; Recycling]

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