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 human health (while reduction is noted here it is acknowledged that people’s basic needs should be met; not everybody needs to reduce).
REDUCE
- Plan consumption and purchase of perishables to eliminate or avoid discards due to spoilage and non-consumption
- Implement Sustainable Purchasing** that supports social and environmental objectives as well as local markets
- Minimize quantity and toxicity of materials used
- Minimize ecological footprint required for product, product use, and service provision
- Choose products that maximize the usable lifespan and opportunities for continuous reuse
- Choose products that are made from materials that are easily and continuously recycled
- Prioritize the use of edible food for people
- Prioritize the use of edible food for animals