Recycling Rules & Sustainability

Recyclingregeln & Nachhaltigkeit

Learn essential German vocabulary for recycling rules and sustainability practices. This A2-level list covers common terms for waste separation, materials, and environmental concepts. Master these words to understand recycling guidelines in German-speaking countries and discuss eco-friendly habits. Perfect for learners expanding their practical daily life vocabulary.

Learn 15 German words from the Recycling Rules & Sustainability vocabulary list for A2 level in Environment & Daily Life category . Each word includes meanings, translations, pronunciations, conjugations, examples, collocations, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and word families.

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Browse 15 German words from the Recycling Rules & Sustainability vocabulary list. Each word card displays the German word, English translation, pronunciation, usage examples, level, category, and difficulty. Click "View Details" to see comprehensive information including conjugations, word families, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and idioms.

Recycling

recycling
Examples
Das Recycling von Plastik ist wichtig für die Umwelt.
The recycling of plastic is important for the environment.
In Deutschland gibt es ein gutes Recycling-System.
In Germany, there is a good recycling system.
A1 Nouns Beginner
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Glas

glass
Examples
Ich trinke ein Glas Wasser.
I am drinking a glass of water.
Das Fenster ist aus Glas.
The window is made of glass.
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Umwelt

environment
Examples
Die Umwelt ist wichtig für unser Überleben.
The environment is important for our survival.
Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.
We must protect the environment.
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Müll

garbage, trash, waste, rubbish
Examples
Der Müll muss rausgebracht werden.
The garbage needs to be taken out.
Wir trennen unseren Müll in Papier, Plastik und Restmüll.
We separate our waste into paper, plastic, and residual waste.
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Abfall

waste, garbage, trash, decline, drop
Examples
Der Abfall muss getrennt werden.
The waste must be separated.
Wir haben viel Abfall produziert.
We produced a lot of waste.
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Tonne

ton
Examples
Der Lastwagen transportiert fünf Tonnen Sand.
The truck transports five tons of sand.
Wir haben eine Tonne Äpfel geerntet.
We harvested a ton of apples.
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Papier

paper
Examples
Ich brauche ein Blatt Papier.
I need a sheet of paper.
Das Papier ist weiß.
The paper is white.
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Plastik

plastic
Examples
Die Flasche ist aus Plastik.
The bottle is made of plastic.
Wir vermeiden Plastikmüll.
We avoid plastic waste.
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Bioabfall

biowaste, organic waste
Examples
Wir trennen den Bioabfall in der braunen Tonne.
We separate the biowaste in the brown bin.
Bioabfall wird zu Kompost verarbeitet.
Biowaste is processed into compost.
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Wertstoffe

valuable materials, recyclables
Examples
Die Wertstoffe werden in der gelben Tonne gesammelt.
Recyclables are collected in the yellow bin.
In Deutschland trennt man Wertstoffe vom Restmüll.
In Germany, people separate recyclables from residual waste.
B1 Nouns Intermediate
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trennen

to separate, to divide, to split
Examples
Sie trennt den Müll in verschiedene Behälter.
She separates the waste into different containers.
Die beiden haben sich nach zehn Jahren Ehe getrennt.
The two separated after ten years of marriage.
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sammeln

to collect, to gather
Examples
Ich sammle Briefmarken seit meiner Kindheit.
I have been collecting stamps since my childhood.
Die Kinder sammelten bunte Blätter im Park.
The children collected colorful leaves in the park.
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Pfand

deposit, pledge, pawn
Examples
Die Flasche hat 25 Cent Pfand.
The bottle has a 25 cent deposit.
Er hat seine Uhr als Pfand gegeben.
He gave his watch as a pawn.
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Behälter

container
Examples
Ich brauche einen Behälter für die Reste.
I need a container for the leftovers.
Der Behälter ist aus Plastik.
The container is made of plastic.
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nachhaltig

sustainable, lasting, enduring
Examples
Die Firma setzt auf nachhaltige Produktion.
The company focuses on sustainable production.
Seine Worte hatten eine nachhaltige Wirkung auf mich.
His words had a lasting effect on me.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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