4.5 Prevention and Reduction

In order to realise significant levels of waste reduction a co-ordinated effort between government, government agencies and industry is fundamental. There will be a requirement for further regulatory and economic instruments, increased education and awareness and other measures to stimulate waste prevention and reduction activity. Waste-prevention tools including pre-product design, changes to management and production processes and the development of clean or waste-less technologies will be required at national and company level.

The North East WSAG partners will consider the best means of initiating and delivering waste prevention support to companies in the area.