reusable

Everyday

Able to be used again, many times, instead of being thrown away. tree →

In the lessons

In science and eco-lessons: reusable water bottles, bags, lunchboxes and nappies reduce waste («reduce, reuse, recycle»). Phrases: «reusable bag», «reusable bottle», «single-use vs reusable».

Examples

• Bring a reusable water bottle to school. tree →
• We use reusable bags at the supermarket. tree →
• Reusable lunchboxes cut down on plastic. tree →
• This rocket is reusable. tree →
• The class made reusable wax wraps. tree →
• Single-use straws are bad; reusable ones are better. tree →

Note

Spelling: «reusable» (no «e» after «s»). Also seen as «re-usable». Opposite: «disposable», «single-use». «Reuse» is different from «recycle»: reusing keeps the thing as it is.