mechanical recycling
A wasei-eigo term for recycling that uses physical processes (crushing, sorting, washing) without chemical decomposition. Often contrasted with マテリアルリサイクル (material recycling), though usage can overlap.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from mechanical recycle
See also: マテリアルリサイクル
In mechanical recycling of PET bottles, they are crushed, washed, and turned into flakes.
Mechanical recycling is a recycling method that does not involve chemical treatment.