post-consumer

British  

adjective

1. 1. (of a consumer item) having been discarded for disposal or recovery

   2. having been recycled

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Example Sentences

A brand best-seller for a reason, this spiritually oversized yet tailored Another Tomorrow wrap is constructed from 100% post-consumer recycled cashmere.

From Los Angeles Times

Until there are more options for both pre- and post-consumer food waste, composting may be the best, most accessible option for many people.

From Salon

Applying the technique to post-consumer black plastic from food containers and coffee cup lids, the researchers cut the waste into small pieces and found that up to 53% of the polystyrene converted to styrene monomer.

From Science Daily

The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management -- such as landfills and waste collection services; and implement a small fee on plastic packaging.

From Science Daily

In response to those comments, the EPA wrote that the final policy was written to “respect this consumer expectation” that “products with labels indicating use of recycled content contain post-consumer recycled content.”

From Salon