Source reduction is the Rodney Dangerfield of waste management. Even though it is at the top of everyone's waste management hierarchy, it gets no respect. Yet source reduction, which is also known as waste prevention, is easily the most effective way to sustainably manage materials. As the EPA notes, source reduction saves natural resources, conserves energy, reduces pollution, lowers toxicity and saves money. In addition, when product manufacturers and p.ackagers find ways to use less materials, they are getting us closer to zero waste.
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