### Question
How does SUPPLY CHAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES define recycling?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18741*, **recycling** is defined as:

> the series of activities—


(i) during which recyclable materials are processed into specification-grade commodities, and consumed as raw-material feedstock, in lieu of virgin materials, in the manufacturing of new products

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18741*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLY CHAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES**

