Wishcycling

C1 8+

Collocations of wishcycling

wishful thinking
Frequency: 70 %

Her belief in wishful thinking often led her to wishcycle items that couldn't be recycled.

hopeful recycling
Frequency: 45 %

Despite the lack of proper facilities, she engaged in hopeful recycling by placing non-recyclable items in the recycling bin.

aspirational recycling
Frequency: 30 %

Her aspirational recycling goals often led her to wishcycle items in the hopes that they would somehow be recycled.

unrealistic recycling
Frequency: 25 %

His unrealistic recycling habits included wishcycling items that clearly couldn't be recycled.

fantasy recycling
Frequency: 20 %

Engaging in fantasy recycling, she often wishcycled items that were not accepted by the recycling center.

Idiomatic Expressions for wishcycling

  • Phrase: wishcycling
    Meaning: The act of placing items in the recycling bin with the hope that they will be recycled, even though they are not actually recyclable.
    Usage: Many people engage in wishcycling, but it can actually do more harm than good by contaminating the recycling stream.