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Green Glossary

Post-consumer waste

Post-consumer waste is produced by the end consumer of a material stream. This is waste that does not lead to the production of another product. Though it can be recycled, post-consumer waste is typically thrown in the garbage, incinerated, or poured down the drain. Examples of post-consumer waste are used batteries and packaging.