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} <br /> • CITY OF ST. ANTHONY <br /> SOLID WASTE SOURCE REDUCTION PLAN <br /> 1. Definition and Goals. <br /> Source reduction is the first priority among waste management options because it has <br /> virtually no negative effect on the environment, conserves energy and resources and <br /> does not require new facilities. <br /> Source reduction can be defined as any activity that prevents waste at its source. It <br /> includes: reuse of an item in its original form; increased useful life of an item through <br /> increased durability or repairability; reduced toxicity or material used to produce or <br /> package an item or accomplish any task. <br /> The City of St. Anthony's solid waste source reduction goals are defined as follows: <br /> -eliminating unnecessary purchases; <br /> • -reducing the amount of waste being thrown away; <br /> -purchasing products with longer, more useful lives; <br /> -purchasing environmentally friendly products (products made from recyclable or <br /> recycled materials); or <br /> -creating new uses for materials before they're thrown away or recycled. <br /> 2. Responsibility. <br /> The City Manager will delegate to each department the responsibility for <br /> incorporating the five goals into everyday decision making. <br /> • <br />