Wishcycling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wishcycling is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of wishcycle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of wishcycle.
More Meanings
- (neologism) The disposal of consumer waste in a recycling bin in the hope of it being recycled, when it cannot or is unlikely to be recycled.
Example Sentences
Not only that, but wishcycling is playing a big role in the current global recycling meltdown.
Some new innovative packaging can’t be recycled, but nonetheless ends up in the single-sort bin through what Keegan calls “wish cycling.”
Word Forms
- wish-cycling
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recyclization, recycling, cycling, shwopping, upcycling, autocycling.
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