Waste minimisation
Waste Minimisation
Waste minimisation (pronunciation: /ˈweɪst ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/) is a process through which the quantity of waste produced by individuals, communities, or industries is reduced. The term is often used in the context of sustainable development and environmental management.
Etymology
The term "waste minimisation" is derived from the English words "waste" and "minimisation". "Waste" comes from the Old English "waste", meaning "desolate, uncultivated, barren", and "minimisation" is derived from the Latin "minimis", meaning "least".
Definition
Waste minimisation involves efforts to reduce waste at its source. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, including recycling, composting, reuse, and reduction. The goal is to reduce the overall impact of waste on the environment and human health.
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.
- Zero waste: Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused, and no trash is sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.
- Circular economy: A circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources.
- Sustainable development: Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waste minimisation
- Wikipedia's article - Waste minimisation
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