Waste Minimization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029960",
  "term": "Waste Minimization",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Measures or techniques that reduce the amount of wastes generated during industrial production processes; term is also applied to recycling and other efforts to reduce the amount of waste going into the waste stream.\n\n2. The reduction, to the extent feasible, in the amount of hazardous waste generated prior to any treatment, storage, or disposal of the waste. Because waste minimization efforts eliminate waste before it is generated, disposal costs may be reduced, and the impact on the environment may be lessened.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/waste-minimization/"
}