noun
the act of putting items in the recycling bin in the hope that they will be recycled, even if they are not actually recyclable
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Wishcycling is the act of putting items in the recycling bin in the hope that they will be recycled, even though they are not actually recyclable.
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I used to be guilty of wishcycling until I learned more about what can and cannot be recycled.
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Don't wishcycle, it just contaminates the recycling stream and causes more harm than good.
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Wishcycling is like throwing a coin in a fountain and making a wish, except in this case, it's with recyclable items and the outcome is not magical.