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

Examples of zero-waste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Local produce and goods are abundant, with zero-waste eateries that serve wholesome and affordable meals. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024 Everlane Everlane never misses with its high-quality basics made out of organic, zero-waste fabrics. —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 July 2024 Given that their field of play is essentially the ocean, zero-waste, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives are foregrounded—and, along with the winner’s trophy that the teams are competing for, there’s a separate Impact League Trophy. —

Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 June 2024 The city’s Climate Protection Fund does not include zero-waste efforts, said Warren, the bag fee program administrator. —

Karoline Leonard, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for zero-waste

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