[greenyes] Zero Waste Definition Adopted

[Gary Liss <gary@no.address>]

Apologies for Cross-Postings

The Planning Group of the Zero Waste International Alliance adopted the 
following definition of Zero Waste on November 29, 2004.  This is intended 
to assist businesses and communities in defining their own goals for Zero 
Waste.

Zero Waste Definition
"Zero Waste is a goal that is both pragmatic and visionary, to guide people 
to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are 
resources for others to use.  Zero Waste means designing and managing 
products and processes to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste and 
materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury 
them.  Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water 
or air that may be a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health."

This definition is intended to be a living document.  Comments and 
suggestions are welcome.  Please email gary@no.address with any comments 
or suggestions.

Gary Liss
Gary Liss & Associates
4395 Gold Trail Way
Loomis, CA  95650-8929
916-652-7850
Fax: 916-652-0485
gary@no.address
www.garyliss.com