The generation of waste can be reduced as:-

Resource optimization:- Minimizing the amount of waste produced by organizations or individuals goes hand-in-hand with optimizing their use of raw materials.

Reuse of scrap material:- Scraps can be immediately re-incorporated at the beginning of the manufacturing line so that they do not become waste products.

Improved quality control and process monitoring:- Steps can be taken to ensure that the number of reject batches is kept to a minimum. This is achieved by increasing the frequency of inspection and the number of points of inspection.

Waste exchanges:- This is where the waste product of one process becomes the raw material for a second process. Waste exchanges represent another way of reducing waste disposal volumes for waste that cannot be eliminated.

Ship to point of use:- This involves making deliveries of incoming raw materials or components direct to the point where they are assembled or used in the manufacturing process to minimize handling and the use of protective wrappings or enclosures.

Flow Chart showing the flow of materials: