Waste minimisation

[2] The most environmentally resourceful, economically efficient, and cost effective way to manage waste often is to not have to address the problem in the first place.

In the UK, most waste comes from the construction and demolition of buildings, followed by mining and quarrying, industry and commerce.

The application of waste minimisation techniques has led to the development of innovative and commercially successful replacement products.

Eliminating it can result in source reduction, reducing waste before it is generated by proper package design and practice.

The implementation of USB-C to reduce excess wires that end up in the waste that give off toxic chemicals that harm the planet.

Individuals can minimise their water usage, and walk or cycle to their destination rather than using their car to save fuel and cut down emissions.

Adults working full-time have little free time, and so may have to purchase more convenient foods that require little preparation, or prefer disposable nappies if there is a baby in the family.

Increased consumer awareness of the impact and power of certain purchasing decisions allows industry and individuals to change the total resource consumption.

Good management and control practices among health-care facilities can have a significant effect on the reduction of waste generated each day.

The Mach Mehrweg Pool (“Make Reuse Pool”) is an effort initially conceived by milk producers to harmonize and share reusable milk containers, which in more recent years was expanded to include reusable packaging for additional types of food, such as coffee.

People have devised ways to bring back to stores containers for yoghurt, cooking oil and marmalade and for many other types of food and to refill them there.