zero waste
noun [ U ] uk/ˌzɪə.rəʊ ˈweɪst/ us/ˌzɪr.oʊ ˈweɪst/
零废弃物
a situation in which no waste material is produced
They set three groundbreaking goals: to switch the entire group to using renewable energy, to achieve zero waste and to sell sustainable products. 他们制定了三个开创性的目标:将整个集团转为使用可再生能源,实现零废弃物,并销售可持续产品。
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- The project manager said: "We need a regional plan for zero waste so we don't have to have incinerators."
- As a founding member of Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, she said that she believes zero waste is a real possibility.
- "Composting is the absolute key to achieving zero waste," he said.
- The company began selling reusable bags in October and was looking to achieve a goal of zero waste.