Zero waste
Zero Waste
Zero Waste (pronunciation: /ˈzɪəroʊ weɪst/) is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. Currently, only 9% of plastic is actually recycled. Zero waste system, material will be reused until the optimum level of consumption.
Etymology
The term "Zero Waste" was first coined in the mid 20th century, although the concept has been practiced in various forms for centuries. The term was popularized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as societies began to recognize the environmental impact of waste production.
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 minimisation.
- Sustainable Living: Sustainable living describes a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural resources, and one's personal resources.
- Circular Economy: A circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.
- Composting: Composting is a natural process that turns organic material into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.
- Recycling: Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
- Landfill: A landfill site, also known as a tip, dump, rubbish dump, garbage dump, or dumping ground, is a site for the disposal of waste materials.
- Incineration: Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zero waste
- Wikipedia's article - Zero waste
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