precycle

[pree-sahy-kuhl]

verb (used without object)

precycled, precycling 

1. to make purchasing decisions that will ultimately delay, reduce, or eliminate the need to recycle or dispose of waste.

   One way you can precycle is by buying food in bulk, so there's less packaging to throw away.

verb (used with object)

precycled, precycling 

1. to make such purchasing decisions for (goods).

   Precycle your purchases by buying quality products that last longer.

Other Word Forms

• precycler noun
• precycling noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of precycle¹

First recorded in 1985–90; pre- + (re)cycle

Example Sentences

Then there’s Gérard Bellet, who created a company specifically to precycle liquid goods.

From New York Times