Reclamation

usgb/ˌrekləˈmeɪʃn/
noun

The process of getting something useful from waste material or of returning a place or condition to a previous satisfactory state.

The reclamation of the desert into fertile land.
Visual representation of "reclamation" - The process of getting something useful from waste material or of returning a place or condition to a previous satisfactory state.

Often appears as...

  • land reclamation
  • waste reclamation
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Environment Focus

Often used in ecological contexts to refer to restoration of damaged environments.

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The reclamation project helped revive the coastal wetlands.
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Waste Conversion

Describes the transformation of waste into new materials or products.

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A tire reclamation facility turns old tires into playground surfaces.
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Industrial Context

Common in discussions about industry converting unusable land for production.

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The company specializes in land reclamation for new factories.
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