Unacceptable
Unacceptable Systems and policies which encourage wasting or threaten the environment and human health. Unacceptable
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Residuals Management
Residuals Management Handling of discards that were wasted in a way that does not threaten the environment or human health. Analyze what was wasted and
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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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