Waste management cannot just be addressed at the disposal level to be effective, but must encompass the entire process seeking means of eliminating waste in the production process. One solution is to produce products that are long-life products designed for multiple uses, rather than products designed to be thrown away after a single use. Similarly, designing products to be easily repaired and refurbished, rather than deliberately producing products that quickly becomes obsolete reduces waste. Lastly, curtailing the use of extensive packaging would significantly limit waste. Excessive packaging in the production process creates potential excessive and unnecessary waste which is disposed of in landfills.
What can consumers do to reduce dependence upon landfills?
- Become educated: learn more about the waste management process and alternatives such as incineration and recycling. Learn about the pros and cons of each process
- Become educated consumers, and seek additional information on the products they purchase
- Push companies to produce and sell eco-friendly products
- Do not purchase single use products
- Repair, refurbish, and reuse old products
- Compost organic wastes rather than dispose of them in landfills
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