Waste Reduction: Using source reduction, recycling, or composting to prevent or reduce waste generation.
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Waste Reduction: A process to reduce or eliminate that amount of waste generated at its source or to reduce the amount of toxicity from waste or the reuse of materials.
WASTE REDUCTION The prevention of waste at its source. See also: Source reduction.
WASTE STREAM The flow of waste material from generation to disposal.
Waste reduction
Measures to reduce the amount of waste generated by an individual, household or organisation.
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WASTE REDUCTION One of the best ways of solving the problem of excess hazardous and normal waste is to practise waste reduction.
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waste management: action to reduce waste, through material efficiency, waste reduction and the recovery and reuse of discarded material.
wave power: electricity generated by the motion of waves. For instance, waves may turn turbines.
Waste Hierarchy proposes that waste reduction is the best way to deal with waste, re-use the second best option, followed by recovery (e.g. recycling) and a last resort disposal.
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Recycling is a partial solution to waste reduction, but it's not a solution to the long range problem of cleaning up the environment. It is important that students be aware that the trash they create may be around for a very long time.
Reducing the amount of materials entering the waste stream from a specific source by redesigning products or patterns of production or consumption (e.g., using returnable beverage containers). Synonymous for waste reduction.
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The most effective emission controls involve the redesign of the process so less waste is produced at the source. Common emission controls are wastewater treatment plants, stack scrubbers and in-plant, solid waste reduction programs.
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