Material recovery refers to the process of collecting, sorting, and repurposing waste materials to extend their useful life. There are several synonyms for material recovery, including resource recovery, waste recycling, and waste diversion. Resource recovery refers to the collection and conversion of waste materials into useful resources, such as energy or raw materials. Waste recycling involves the transformation of waste materials into new products through a series of processes, while waste diversion requires diverting waste from landfills to more sustainable and responsible alternatives. Other synonyms include waste management and circular economy, which emphasizes the importance of reusing and repurposing materials in a closed-loop system.