4Rs

The 4Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover — are guiding principles for sustainable waste management. "Reduce" means cutting down on unnecessary consumption to minimize waste. "Reuse" involves finding new uses for items instead of discarding them. "Recycle" is processing used materials into new products, conserving resources. "Recover" refers to extracting energy or valuable materials from waste that can't be reused or recycled, such as burning waste to generate electricity. Together, these practices help lower environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and promote a more sustainable way of managing waste and materials.