Waste Minimisation

Question 1

waste minimisation

Answer 1

the process of reducing the amount of resources that are unused/discarded in a business

Question 2

businesses can implement a range of strategies

Answer 2

• implementing quality strategies
• training employees
• changing processes (eg implementing lean management)
• implementing technology
• the 3 R’s

Question 3

Reduce

Answer 3

a strategy aiming to limit the amount of waste produced in the first place

can be achieved in many ways; eg:
- changing processes to use fewer materials
- removing unnecessary packaging
- implementing just-in-time
- using higher quality materials
- implementing technology

Question 4

reuse

Answer 4

strategy focusing on finding new uses for items that would otherwise become waste

this can be achieved by…
- repairing broken equipment
- repurposing items
- implementing multi-use items instead of single-use
- using waste from one product as raw materials for another
- donating equipment for future use

Question 5

recycle

Answer 5

process of converting waste materials into new products

as waste can’t be avoided, recycling can often reduce the environmental impact by conserving resources and reducing the need for landfill space

Question 6

3 Rs efficiency

Answer 6

• using fewer resources to produce products
• focusing on reducing and reusing can lead to more efficient processes

Question 7

3 Rs effectiveness

Answer 7

• lowering long term costs
• reducing impact on environment
• enhanced reputation

Question 8

3 Rs limitations

Answer 8

• high initial cost and complexity of implementation
• increased energy wth recycling