zero-waste
adjective
ze·ro-waste
ˈzir-(ˌ)ō-wāst 
ˈzē-(ˌ)rō-ˈ
variants
or zero waste
: generating little or no waste
a zero-waste event
zero-waste manufacturing
zero waste
noun
The creative waste management strategy of "zero waste" is a combination of community and industrial responsibility that includes deconstruction in spite of demolition, composting to keep odorous organic waste out of landfills, recycling, and a screening facility to allow more separation and reuse of waste rather than incineration.
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Aimee Dolloff
Aimee Dolloff
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Tribute Brand launched the physical collections to promote zero-waste fashion, and all the pieces are made from deadstock.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Among the delightful classes is a vegan masterclass that hones in on zero-waste and fresh, seasonal produce.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
What the data says about Michigan Cities were ranked on access to municipal and private composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, yard size, and local interest in composting.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Among the delightful classes is a vegan masterclass that hones in on zero-waste and fresh, seasonal produce.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
What the data says about Michigan Cities were ranked on access to municipal and private composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, yard size, and local interest in composting.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Zero-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero-waste. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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