Waste minimization
Waste Minimization
Waste minimization (pronunciation: /weɪst ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/) is the process and the policy of reducing the amount of waste produced by a person or a society.
Etymology
The term "waste minimization" is derived from the English words "waste" and "minimization". "Waste" comes from the Old English "waste", meaning "desolate, uncultivated, barren", and "minimization" comes from the Latin "minimis", meaning "smallest, least".
Definition
Waste minimization involves efforts to minimize resource and energy use during manufacture. For the same output, it aims to create less waste material, which is subsequently dealt with through recycling, composting, or other waste treatment processes.
Related Terms
- Waste hierarchy: The waste hierarchy refers to the "3 Rs" reduce, reuse and recycle, which classify waste management strategies according to their desirability in terms of waste minimization.
- Source reduction: Source reduction is reducing waste before it is even created. It is a key component in waste minimization.
- Waste management: Waste management involves the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.
- Recycling: Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
- Composting: Composting is a natural process that turns organic material into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waste minimization
- Wikipedia's article - Waste minimization
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