Recycle / Compost
Recycle / Compost Actions by which discards are mechanically reprocessed into products or materials or biologically processed to return to the soil. Recycle / Compost
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Reuse
Reuse Actions by which products or components are used again for the same or similar purpose for which they were conceived. Actions that support the
Reduce
REDUCE Measures taken to reduce the quantity and toxicity of resources, products, packaging and materials as well as the adverse impacts on the environment and
RETHINK / REDESIGN
RETHINK / REDESIGN Systemic change to move towards a closed loop** model; redesign of systems to avoid needless and/or wasteful consumption. Actions that address the
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Zero Waste Hierarchy of Highest and Best Use 8.0
Context All over the world, in some form or another, a pollution prevention hierarchy is incorporated into recycling regulations, solid waste management plans, and resource
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Zero Waste Definition
“The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges
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Disposable Plastics Policy Definitions
“County Facility” means any building, structure, or vehicle owned and operated by the County, its agents, agencies, and departments and includes County buildings, structures, parks,
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ZWK priorities for ISWMP
Identify the following four main priorities for next 10 years as the means for achieving an 80% diversion:
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Background MRF
The County of Kauaʻi”s number 1 goal in the General Plan is to become a sustainable island.Curbside recycling is a core component of a sustainable
Kauai Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan
The County Council adopted Kauai’s 2021 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update on November 17, 2021.
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