The "zero-loss principle" aims to reduce losses or waste to an absolute minimum or, ideally, to eliminate them completely. It is applied in various contexts such as production, logistics or environmental management. Common objectives are to use resources efficiently, reduce costs and promote sustainability.
According to the zero-loss principle, for example, companies can strive to optimize their production processes in such a way that they do not waste any materials and at the same time maximize process efficiency. However, "zero-loss" can also aim to minimize environmental impact by avoiding waste or recycling.