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REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE RECOVER [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Special-Language Phraseology
CONT

... we have to incorporate the 4 R's reduce, reuse, recycle and recover into our daily routine. Reducing the amount of waste we produce is by far the most effective way to battle the flow of garbage into the landfill. ... What we cannot reduce we should try to reuse. ... Materials and packaging that cannot be reused should be recycled at home, work and school. ... Finally, recover energy from wastes that cannot be used for something else. This fourth R is difficult to put into practice by individuals, and is geared more toward industry.

Key term(s)
  • four Rs
  • 4Rs
  • 4 Rs
  • 4R
  • 4 R
  • reduce, re-use, recycle, recover

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Gestion environnementale
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
CONT

Les réunions permettent le recours aux 4 R : réduire, réutiliser, recycler, récupérer, pour réduire les impacts négatifs sur l'environnement.

Key term(s)
  • 4R

Spanish

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