Source reduction
Source Reduction
Source reduction (pronounced: /sɔːrs rɪˈdʌkʃən/), also known as waste prevention, is the practice of reducing waste at the source, typically by altering the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials and products to reduce their amount or toxicity before they become municipal solid waste.
Etymology
The term "source reduction" is derived from the concept of reducing waste at its source. The term "waste prevention" is often used interchangeably with source reduction.
Related Terms
- Waste Management: The process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong in the trash.
- Recycling: The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
- Sustainability: The ability to exist constantly without causing harm to the environment.
- Waste Minimization: The process and the policy of reducing the amount of waste produced by a person or a society.
- Waste Hierarchy: The waste management concept of the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, arranged in a hierarchy of preference of actions to reduce waste generation and improve waste management processes and outcomes.
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External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Source reduction
- Wikipedia's article - Source reduction
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