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The zero waste philosophy

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Welcome to our new website. We aim to keep you informed about waste and recycling issues here in the Isle of Man. We have links to other places like New Zealand, who are also developing zero waste policies. Please look at our NEWS page to find out what is happening and how it affects you. Do let us know if you want to add anything to the site.

The zero waste philosophy

At Zero Waste Mann we believe a rethink of current ideas on WASTE DISPOSAL is long overdue. Instead we should be aiming for 'RESOURCE RECOVERY' because everything we throw away has value. We aim to:

Promote awareness
Provide resources
Encourage participation
Identify, support & encourage appropriate legislation
Highlight relevant news items

We cannot continue burying and burning the world’s natural resources. At present, there is a ‘take, make and throw-it-away mentality,’ which cannot be sustained. If we were to apply all the available technologies, we could easily and quickly achieve efficient use of natural materials, energy and human resources. We must learn to look on materials as RESOURCES rather than RUBBISH. Our aim should be to have Zero Waste.

If we want to keep the Isle of Man beautiful for ourselves and future generations we must act NOW. Don't you think our children deserve a better legacy than piles of our waste?

To learn more about ZERO WASTE, have a look at the following websites:

www.zerowaste.org

www.zerowaste.co.nz

www.grrn.org

'Zero Waste' is happening all around the world. We want it to happen on the Isle of Man.