a decrease in the amount of unnecessary material brought into a building in order to produce less waste. For example, purchasing products with less packaging is a source reduction strategy.

An important approach to the control of mosquito larvae that involves the elimination of aquatic habitats in which mosquito larvae develop, or at least their modification so as to reduce larval develo [..]

Steps taken to reduce waste generation and toxicity at the source through more effective utilization of raw materials and reformulation.

The reduction of weight and volume of waste being generated and consumed by making changes to manufacturing and production practices at the source of generation.

Reducing the amount of materials entering the waste stream from a specific source by redesigning products or patterns of production or consumption (e.g., using returnable beverage containers). Synonym [..]

The design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials (such as products and packaging) to reduce the amount or toxicity of garbage generated. Source reduction can help reduce waste disposal and handl [..]

Reducing the amount of materials entering the waste stream from a specific source by redesigning products or patterns of production or consumption (e.g., using returnable beverage containers). Synonym [..]

Reducing the amount of materials entering the waste stream from a specific source by redesigning products or patterns of production or consumption (e.g., using returnable beverage containers). Syno [..]

A process of controlling waste by changing it at the production level.

The design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials (such as products and packaging) to reduce the amount or toxicity of garbage generated. Source reduction can help reduce waste disposal and handl [..]