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# Glossary

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# Open-loop Recycling

Open-loop recycling is the process of repurposing materials from one product into a different product category. For example, PET plastic bottles may be turned into polyester fleece clothing, or crushed glass may be used as construction aggregate.

Unlike [closed-loop](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/closed-loop-recycling) systems, such as recycling an aluminum can into a new can, open-loop recycling often changes the material’s physical properties and usually leads to a gradual reduction in quality.

Although open-loop recycling diverts waste from landfills, it often requires substantial energy to connect different industries, such as the chemical processing needed to convert plastic into textiles.

Effective, data-driven management is necessary to keep these transitions carbon-efficient and to support true industrial sustainability, rather than simply postponing disposal.

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