zero waste
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- /ˈziːroʊ weɪst/
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cero residuos
- The goals of these in-school recycling challenges have been to divert waste from landfills, educate students and staff about the importance of recycling, composting, and environmental stewardship, and to help the participating schools work towards permanent, zero waste programs.
- zero waste goal
- zero-waste facility
- zero-waste city
Examples
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If the student body uses this newly implemented system prudently, the school will produce zero waste, something that Los Altos has been striving to achieve for years.
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For example, Frito-Lay's Casa Grande, Ariz., manufacturing facility produces zero waste to landfill and runs primarily on renewable energy and recycled water.
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The path to zero waste is simple and easy.
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The first step towards zero waste is to reduce the number of trash cans in your home.
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Do you have a zero-waste initiative for your events?
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Living a zero waste lifestyle isn't hard if you start simple.
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The city has already promised to become a zero-waste city by 2030.
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For example, the firm could either reduce waste from its internal processes or influence its suppliers to adopt a zero-waste policy.
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Despite recent progress, there is still room for improvement, particularly in recycling and the adoption of zero-waste strategies that other cities use.
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The city has already promised to become a zero waste city by 2030.
How Waste-Free
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'zero waste' is directly derivable from 'zero' (no/none) + 'waste' (refuse), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to having no waste or efforts to eliminate waste. While the phrase can denote a broader philosophy or movement, the basic concept is transparently compositional and cross-linguistically straightforward.
Etymology
Zero waste comes from the simple image of making zero (nothing) of waste (trash): imagine a home or factory where every item is reused, repaired, or recycled so nothing is thrown away. That's why it means a way of living or working that aims for 'no trash'.