die Kunststoffreste
Translation
plastic waste, plastic scraps, plastic residue
Examples
Die Kunststoffreste werden recycelt.
The plastic waste is recycled.
Überall lagen Kunststoffreste herum.
Plastic scraps were lying around everywhere.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to dispose of)) to dispose of ((sth.)) One must dispose of the plastic waste properly.
Similar Words
Plastikmüll, Plastikabfall
Etymology
A compound of 'Kunststoff' (plastic, literally 'art material') and 'Reste' (remains, leftovers).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rests' (remains) of 'Kunststoff' (plastic). It's the leftover plastic material.