Waste prevention is a simple concept: If you create
less waste, you consume fewer resources. Ultimately you will pay less
to recycle or throw materials away.
“Waste prevention” or “source reduction” means
reusing things (instead of buying new stuff) and reducing the amount
of what is used. For example, a company practices waste prevention when
it reduces the amount of material it uses to package its product.
The State of Vermont in its Solid Waste Management
Plan defines Waste Prevention as: The design,
manufacture, purchase or use of materials (such as products and packaging)
to reduce the amount and toxicity of waste generated.
Other Resources:
Contact your Solid Waste District
Vermont Business Environmental
Partnership
Association of
Vermont Recyclers
Practical information about reducing
office paper use
Waste Management Division 
dec calendar 
