Zero Waste seeks to redesign processes so as to eliminate waste, to reduce the volume and toxicity of materials used, and reclaim, reuse, recycle or compost discarded materials.

Zero Waste is a goal, a philosophy, a design principle, a process, a whole system approach, which aims to conserve the earth’s diminishing resources, prevent rather than manage waste, convert discarded materials into products and jobs instead of trash, and replace incinerators, landfills and dumps with sustainable enterprises that offer employment and foster local self- reliance.