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Waste Prevention
Reduction in the volume of wastes created will result in
savings from the costs avoided from waste handling, storage, recycling,
recovery, and disposal.
Detailed information on waste prevention can also be
found at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/sourcred.htm.
E.O. 13423 Implementing Instructions.
Strategies
and Best Practices
There are many strategies and best practices for reducing the volume or
toxicity of wastes created. Redesign, Practice Modification, Reuse of
Products, Materials and Containers, and Organic Material Management are
all effective strategies. For specific examples of these strategies in
use at Federal facilities, see examples under Success Stories.
Success Stories
The following are examples of waste prevention initiatives undertaken
by Federal facilities and installations. The Office of the Federal
Environmental Executive awarded a Closing the Circle Award to many of
these facilities for their innovative waste prevention practices.
Fact Sheets
Tips for Effective Pallet
Management
Important Links and
Resources
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