Waste Reduction Strategies

noun an act of searching for and collecting discarded items or leftovers

verb to search for and collect discarded items or leftovers

• The hyenas scavenge for food in the savannah.
• We can scavenge for some snacks in the kitchen.
• Let's go scavenging for some cool stuff at the flea market.
• She had to scavenge through her memories to find the answer.

noun a system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing, sharing, repairing, recycling, and remanufacturing products

• The concept of circular economy aims to minimize waste and promote the efficient use of resources.
• Have you heard about this new trend called circular economy? It's all about reducing waste and reusing resources.
• Circular economy is like the ultimate recycling game plan - nothing goes to waste!
• In the world of business, embracing a circular economy mindset is like turning trash into treasure.

noun the act of discarding or destroying something, typically a vehicle, in order to replace it with a new one

• The government announced a new scrappage scheme to incentivize people to trade in their old vehicles for more environmentally friendly options.
• My neighbor took advantage of the scrappage program and got a good deal on a new car.
• I heard there's a scrappage deal going on at the dealership, might be worth checking out.
• She decided to do a 'scrappage' of her old wardrobe and donate all her clothes to charity.

adjective describing a product or material that can be used multiple times without being thrown away

• The company implemented a new policy to encourage the use of reusable containers in the cafeteria.
• I always bring my reusable water bottle to work to cut down on plastic waste.
• Dude, you gotta start using those reusable bags when you go grocery shopping.
• His ability to adapt and be flexible in any situation is like a reusable resource that never runs out.