Meaning of wishcycling | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

neologism, uncountable

Examples

“Some new innovative packaging can’t be recycled, but nonetheless ends up in the single-sort bin through what Keegan calls “wish cycling.””

“Not only that, but wishcycling is playing a big role in the current global recycling meltdown.”

CEFR level