Chapter 16

Getting to Zero Waste


Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to:

  • List the benefits of a zero waste strategy
  • Explain the Zero Waste Hierarchy
  • Describe the difference between cradle-to-cradle and cradle-to-grave
  • Explain what is meant by deconstruction
  • Discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Key Terms

  • Cradle-to-Cradle
  • Cradle-to-Grave
  • Deconstruction
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
  • Grass Roots Recycling Network
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Zero Waste Community
  • Zero Waste Hierarchy

Animations

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Cradle to Grave Design


Chapter Powerpoint

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Student Activities

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Cradle-to-Cradle Project

Cradle-to-Cradle Product Certification

Deconstruction Project

What Can You Do to Get to Zero Waste?

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Cradle-to-Cradle Project

Cradle-to-Cradle Product Certification

Deconstruction Project

What Can You Do to Get to Zero Waste?