Builders, contractors, architects and engineers can all work together to reduce the amount of waste produced by construction and demolition. By keeping the Zero Waste mentality in mind during planning, projects can generate smaller amounts of waste and increase the amount of materials that can be recycled.
Visit the Construction and Demolition Materials page to learn how you can recycle C&D materials.
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Zero waste isn’t just about recycling, it’s about being conscious of your lifestyle and how it affects your health, your community and your environment. This full-circle approach to smarter consumption means that every step along the way makes a difference. Read on to see how you can contribute to a greener, waste-free world and make an impact that lasts for generations. Be sure to visit the What is Zero Waste section of the Irvine website for more information.
Zero waste is a fresh approach to waste management and the use of resources. It goes beyond the “end-of-the-line” treatment of waste and promotes not only the three “R’s” (reduce, reuse, recycle), but also focuses on a “whole system” approach to the use of resources.
Zero waste is a fresh approach to waste management and the use of resources. It goes beyond the “end-of-the-line” treatment of waste and promotes not only the three “R’s” (reduce, reuse, recycle), but also focuses on a “whole system” approach to the use of resources.
A large component of Zero Waste involves realizing that the creation of waste is often not necessary. There are many things that we can do as consumers to prevent waste.
Use reusable bags every time you go shopping instead of plastic ones. This is why: