urban mining noun [U] UK /ˌɜː.bən ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/ US /ˌɝː.bən ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/ removing and recycling metal parts from objects such as batteries and electronic devices that have been thrown away As well as requiring good collection and recycling systems, urban mining relies upon people handing over products they no longer use. British charity WRAP (the Waste and … Continue reading New words – 8 August 2022