Zero Waste
The 5 "R's" of Zero Waste: A Practical Guide
The Story of Stuff
There are many versions of the priority lists published by different organisations (4, 5, 6 or more "R's"), but the key is to explore the higher priorities before moving down the list.
Refuse*
Reduce
Re-use
Recycle
Rot
Recover
Residual Management
*'Refuse' - a refinement of 'Reduce' if you like - has become more popular recently in relation to single use plastics in particular.
One example from a Waste Industry perspective, that explains what is involved:
http://www.learnz.org.nz/redvale181/bg-standard-f/the-5-r's-of-waste-management
Another perspective:
https://meowmeowtweet.com/blogs/blog/the-five-rs-refuse-reduce-reuse-recycle-rot
Sarah Price is a green beauty and self care writer with an obsession with holistic skincare. She writes about natural beauty, DIY recipes, self care tips, and more on her self titled blog.
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