Altstoff

derNoun

waste material, recyclable waste

English translations

  1. 01

    recyclable material, waste paper

  2. 02

    recyclable material

  3. 03

    waste paper

Word details

German meaning
Wiederverwertbarer Abfall, wie Papier, Glas oder Plastik.
English meaning
Recyclable material
Synonym
Recyclingmaterial, Wertstoff
German example
Wir sammeln Altstoffe, um die Umwelt zu schonen.
English example
We collect recyclable materials to protect the environment.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Altstoff
Plural Form
die Altstoffe

Example sentences with “Altstoff”

  1. Altstoff muss regelmäßig entsorgt werden. (Waste material must be disposed of regularly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Altstoff the same as Müll?

Altstoff specifically refers to materials that can be recycled. It is masculine (der). The plural is 'die Altstoffe'.