What is Waste Reduction (also called Waste Minimization )?
Reducing waste before it happens. Here are some examples: In the office: Sending a memo by e-mail instead of hard copy reduces the need for many sheets of paper. At home: Leaving short grass cuttings as mulch instead of throwing them in the trash (called Grass-cycling) can return nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for fertilizer, and retain moisture, reducing the need for watering.
