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. —

Aimee Dolloff

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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 Its commitment to sustainability, spotlighting eco-friendly practices like upcycling and zero-waste production, has reshaped the Scandinavian fashion scene. —

Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Tutak sources locally and champions sustainable practices, resulting in a zero-waste menu designed to be savored slowly. —

Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 When not enjoying the rooms, guests will delight in meals at the property’s open kitchen, which features a zero-waste menu and a botanical bar with clean drinks using ingredients from the property’s farm. —

Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for zero-waste