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"Source reduction (that is, waste prevention) is reducing the amount and/or toxicity of the waste ultimately generated by changing the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of the original materials and products. EPA considers source reduction the best way to reduce the impact of solid waste on the environment because it avoids waste generation altogether. Source reduction encompasses using less packaging, designing products to last longer, and reusing products and materials (EPA 2002). Specific ways to achieve source reduction include lightweighting packaging materials, purchasing durable goods, purchasing larger sizes (which use less packaging per unit volume) or refillable containers, and selecting toxic-free products. Overall, source reduction has many environmental benefits, including conservation of resources, protection of the environment, and prevention of greenhouse-gas formation."
- Marsh, K., & Bugusu, B. (2007). Food packaging--roles, materials, and environmental issues. Journal of Food Science, 72(3), R44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2007.00301.x
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