As explained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their article “Sustainable Materials Management: Non-Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Hierarchy”, the waste hierarchy prioritizes waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and energy recovery before disposal. This framework encourages organizations to minimize environmental impact by addressing materials at every stage of their lifecycle.
By adopting sustainable materials management (SMM), businesses can reduce costs, conserve resources, and improve environmental performance.
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