waste-free creation
noun phraseUK /weɪst friː kriˈeɪʃən/
US /weɪst friː kriˈeɪʃən/
Making something without leaving any trash behind.
Building a birdhouse from old wood scraps is a waste-free creation.
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2. An art project that uses every single piece of material so nothing is thrown away.
Her collage was a waste-free creation because she used every scrap of paper.
3. A way of designing products so that no leftover bits end up as garbage.
The toy company promised a waste-free creation process for its new line.
4. A cooking style where all food parts are used and nothing is discarded.
Making soup from vegetable peels and stems is a waste-free creation in the kitchen.