Question

What is 5R principle and should be followed as a responsible citizen

Answer 1

The popular and well-known concept of "5R" refers to reduce, reuse, recycle, recover (resource generation) and refuse, particularly in the context of production and consumption. It calls for an increase in the ratio of recyclable materials, reuse of raw materials and manufacturing wastes, and overall reduction in resources and energy used. These ideas are applied to the entire lifecycles of products and services - from design and extraction of raw materials to transport, manufacture, use, dismantling/reuse and disposal. Aim of 5R-

The aim of the waste hierarchy is to extract the maximum practical benefits from products and to generate the minimum amount of waste. The 5Rs foster cooperation among waste generators, waste collectors, processors and manufacturers. Recycling allows for production and consumption with reduced depletion of natural resources and energy, and can reduce the negative impact on the environmental system (air, water and soil).
5R: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,Refuse and Recover.

Practically speaking the 5R should be in following sequence;

1) Refuse  - avoid purchase 2) Reduce - reduce waste material-   3) Reuse waste material without processing 4) Recycle -  reuse materials as resources 5) Recover - recover materials in a different form

Answer 2

5Rs stands for reducing, reuse, recycle,recovery and refuse. Reduce, reuse and recycle are known as 3Rs in industry. Usually, companies focus only on the first three in minimizing waste management problems. These are the method of waste prevention techniques.

The 5 R's presents an ecologically reliable and environmentally friendly method to depreciating and controlling waste and waste streams.