Zero waste is a philosophy and goal of waste minimization through responsible production, consumption, and recovery of all products and materials, aiming to redesign resource lifecycles so that all discarded materials are repurposed, reused, or recycled rather than sent to landfills or incinerators. It follows the waste reduction hierarchy: preventing waste, then reducing, reusing, and finally recycling and composting, all while conserving resources and protecting the environment and human health.

Zero waste is a philosophy and goal of waste minimization through responsible production, consumption, and recovery of all products and materials, aiming to redesign resource lifecycles so that all discarded materials are repurposed, reused, or recycled rather than sent to landfills or incinerators. It follows the waste reduction hierarchy: preventing waste, then reducing, reusing, and finally recycling and composting, all while conserving resources and protecting the environment and human health.  

Core Principles and Goals
Waste Prevention: -
The primary focus is to prevent waste from being generated in the first place. 
Resource Recovery:-
 Instead of disposal, the aim is to recover and reuse all materials, treating waste as a valuable resource. 
Circular Economy: -
It promotes a shift from the "take-make-dispose" linear model to a circular model where products are designed for durability, repair, reuse, and recycling. 
Eliminate Harmful Discharges:-
 The ultimate goal is to eliminate all discharges of waste to land, water, or air that threaten health or the environment. 
The Waste Reduction Hierarchy :
The zero waste approach follows a specific hierarchy, prioritizing actions from most to least preferred: 
Refuse: -
Say no to unnecessary items and single-use products.
Reduce: -
Minimize the amount of resources you consume.
Reuse: -
Find ways to use products and materials multiple times.
Recycle:-
 Process used materials to create new products.
Rot (Compost): -
Compost organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil.
Why Zero Waste Matters
Environmental Protection:-
 It reduces pollution and the environmental impact of landfills and incinerators. 
Resource Conservation: -
By reusing and recycling materials, it conserves finite natural resources. 
Climate Change Mitigation: -
Reducing, reusing, and recycling helps conserve energy and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with production. 
Economic Benefits: ,-
The zero waste movement creates new green jobs and promotes efficient resource management. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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