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
Examples of zero-waste in a Sentence
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Real Alloy Recycling zero waste project Real Alloy Recycling in Wabash will receive $67.3 million to create a zero-waste salt slag recycling facility on the back of its existing aluminum recycling facility.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Barnett now owns and operates a zero-waste store in Knoxville called KnoxFill.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
Their contributions as section leaders in all corners of the golf course helped keep the zero-waste element of the event running smoothly, despite some of the fan fallout around the property.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
It was initially established to fight litter but has since expanded to promoting environmental awareness and zero-waste lifestyles.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2024
The brand, driven by her passion for textiles, is distinguished by local production, focusing on sustainability and embracing a zero-waste design approach.
—Sennait Ghebreab, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
Pop into some of Old Town's signature boutiques like Red Barn Mercantile for home décor, Penny Post for paper goods, The Shoe Hive for your pick of stylish shoes, and Mason and Greens, the area's first zero-waste shop.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
In fact, the tin packaging is zero-waste and reusable.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is aiming for a zero-waste output in its factory.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Barnett now owns and operates a zero-waste store in Knoxville called KnoxFill.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
Their contributions as section leaders in all corners of the golf course helped keep the zero-waste element of the event running smoothly, despite some of the fan fallout around the property.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
It was initially established to fight litter but has since expanded to promoting environmental awareness and zero-waste lifestyles.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2024
The brand, driven by her passion for textiles, is distinguished by local production, focusing on sustainability and embracing a zero-waste design approach.
—Sennait Ghebreab, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
Pop into some of Old Town's signature boutiques like Red Barn Mercantile for home décor, Penny Post for paper goods, The Shoe Hive for your pick of stylish shoes, and Mason and Greens, the area's first zero-waste shop.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
In fact, the tin packaging is zero-waste and reusable.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is aiming for a zero-waste output in its factory.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
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“Zero-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero-waste. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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