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ZERO WASTE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zero-waste approach
1, record 1, English, zero%2Dwaste%20approach
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zero waste 2, record 1, English, zero%20waste
correct, noun
- ZW 3, record 1, English, ZW
correct, noun
- ZW 3, record 1, English, ZW
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The zero-waste approach aims to conserve all resources by responsibly producing, consuming, reusing and recycling products, packaging and materials, without incineration and without discharge to land, water or air that could threaten the environment or human health. 4, record 1, English, - zero%2Dwaste%20approach
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- démarche zéro déchet
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9marche%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zéro déchet 2, record 1, French, z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La démarche zéro déchet vise la conservation de toutes les ressources et implique la production, la consommation, la réutilisation et le recyclage responsables des produits, des emballages et des matériaux, et ce, sans incinération et sans rejet dans le sol, l'eau ou l'air pouvant menacer l'environnement ou la santé humaine. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9marche%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- residuo cero
1, record 1, Spanish, residuo%20cero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- basura cero 1, record 1, Spanish, basura%20cero
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Estragegia para] limitar al máximo la cantidad de residuos que no se pueden compostar o reciclar y que, por ello, perjudican al medioambiente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - residuo%20cero
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basura cero; residuo cero: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la expresión "residuo cero", que ya cuenta con uso en español, es una alternativa válida a la denominación inglesa "zero waste"[,] y se prefiere esta a la variante "basura cero", que, con todo, no se considera incorrecta. 1, record 1, Spanish, - residuo%20cero
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Zero Plastic Waste Initiative
1, record 2, English, Zero%20Plastic%20Waste%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative aims to effect change across the plastics lifecycle to increase waste collection, improve value recovery, and prevent and remove plastic pollution. It supports projects that use innovative approaches leading to measurable, positive impacts to reduce plastic waste and pollution in Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Zero%20Plastic%20Waste%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative zéro déchet de plastique
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet%20de%20plastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative zéro déchet de plastique vise à apporter des changements dans le cycle de vie des matières plastiques afin d'en accroître la collecte, d'améliorer la récupération de leur valeur et d'en prévenir et éliminer la pollution. L'initiative appuie des projets qui utilisent une approche novatrice et écosystémique ayant un impact mesurable et positif pour réduire la quantité de déchets de plastique et la pollution au Canada. 2, record 2, French, - Initiative%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet%20de%20plastique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Social Movements
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zero waste sewing
1, record 3, English, zero%20waste%20sewing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basically, zero waste sewing is, as the name suggests, generating little to no leftover fabric through careful placement of the pattern pieces on the fabric. 2, record 3, English, - zero%20waste%20sewing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couture zéro déchet
1, record 3, French, couture%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
atelier de couture zéro déchet 2, record 3, French, - couture%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zero-waste fashion
1, record 4, English, zero%2Dwaste%20fashion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- zero waste fashion 2, record 4, English, zero%20waste%20%20fashion
correct
- waste free fashion 3, record 4, English, waste%20free%20fashion
correct
- waste-free fashion 4, record 4, English, waste%2Dfree%20fashion
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are generally two strategies for zero-waste fashion: creative pattern making that uses 100% of a given material, and generating garments from remnant materials. 5, record 4, English, - zero%2Dwaste%20fashion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Mode
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mode zéro déchet
1, record 4, French, mode%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-07-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
- Sewing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- zero-waste pattern
1, record 5, English, zero%2Dwaste%20pattern
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- zero waste pattern 2, record 5, English, zero%20waste%20%20pattern
correct
- waste-free pattern 3, record 5, English, waste%2Dfree%20pattern
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you construct a zero-waste pattern you will need to plan the usage of the entire piece of textile by arranging your pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. 1, record 5, English, - zero%2Dwaste%20pattern
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patron zéro-déchet
1, record 5, French, patron%20z%C3%A9ro%2Dd%C3%A9chet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- patron de couture zéro déchet 2, record 5, French, patron%20de%20couture%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour un patron zéro-déchet, on peut se servir d'une pièce de tissu composée de morceaux arrangés comme un [casse-tête]. 1, record 5, French, - patron%20z%C3%A9ro%2Dd%C3%A9chet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-04-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Strategy for Zero Plastic Waste
1, record 6, English, National%20Strategy%20for%20Zero%20Plastic%20Waste
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Strategy for Zero Plastic Waste: program announced in the 2019 federal budget. 2, record 6, English, - National%20Strategy%20for%20Zero%20Plastic%20Waste
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie nationale visant l’atteinte de zéro déchet de plastique
1, record 6, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20visant%20l%26rsquo%3Batteinte%20de%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet%20de%20plastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stratégie nationale visant l’atteinte de zéro déchet de plastique : programme annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2019. 2, record 6, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20visant%20l%26rsquo%3Batteinte%20de%20z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet%20de%20plastique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Waste Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Zero Waste Program
1, record 7, English, Zero%20Waste%20Program
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Federal program that encourages the reduction of solid waste being sent to landfill from government operations and, as a result, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from solid waste. In order to assist Government of Canada departments and agencies in setting-up and/or improving solid waste management programs, the Zero Waste Program provides information and expertise in the areas of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. 1, record 7, English, - Zero%20Waste%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme Zéro déchet
1, record 7, French, Programme%20Z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme fédéral qui vise à réduire la quantité de déchets solides provenant des opérations gouvernementales et envoyés aux sites d'enfouissement, diminuant ainsi le montant d'émissions de gaz à effet de serre provenant des déchets solides. Afin d'aider les ministères et organismes du gouvernement du Canada à établir et/ou améliorer leurs programmes de gestion des déchets solides, le Programme Zéro déchet fournit des renseignements et des expertises dans le domaine de la réduction, de la réutilisation et du recyclage des déchets solides. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20Z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- zero waste production
1, record 8, English, zero%20waste%20production
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- production sans gaspillage
1, record 8, French, production%20sans%20gaspillage
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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