zero waste

Hello World,

Estonian clean-up project is really inspiring! To bring the waste issue further we would like to talk about zero waste. It is the concept of re-use of waste; concept where waste can become resource. How could that be possible, you will ask. But there already are existing communities, that produce no waste!



We recognize that nature is cyclical and has no waste. Our industrial pathways must follow this design set by nature if we are to become sustainable. Zero Waste (ZW) supports sustainability by reducing extraction from, and eliminating waste to, nature, improving economic efficiency and making more resources available to all. (Source: www.zerowaste.org)

It means, waste can be used as resource so it means it saves cost. A total recycling which is based on reduce, reuse and recycling of waste. It has environmental, economic as well as social benefits. It creates new working places. It means long life products. Public transport. It means healthy society.

Ideal or achievable goal? There are existing societies that applied zero waste principle into daily life of its citizens. In fact, 75 % of communities in New Zealand are functioning by producing no waste. There are several examples on each continent. What is more, there are also companies that have set zero waste as their goal. Among ZW supporters there is a belief that producer is responsible for the produced waste.

What can you do? Check it out: http://myzerowaste.com/
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