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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18743*, **recycling** is defined as:

> the process of collecting and processing spent materials and devices and turning the materials and devices into raw materials or components that can be reused either partially or completely

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18743*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLY CHAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES**

