recycled

adj. made from materials that have been used before and processed so they are not wasted.

adj. pertaining to materials that have undergone a recovery process to be converted into new products.

“The notebook is made from recycled paper to help the environment.”

“The company committed to using only recycled plastics in their packaging by the end of the fiscal year to reduce their carbon footprint.”

adj. describes an idea, story, or joke that has been used many times before.

adj. metaphorical use describing content or concepts that are not original and have been adapted from previous works.

“The comedian told some recycled jokes that I had already heard on TV.”

“Critics dismissed the sequel as a collection of recycled plot points and tired character tropes that offered nothing new to the franchise.”

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