N.Y. Economic Development Law § 260: Legislative findings and objectives; waste prevention

§ 260. Legislative findings and objectives; waste prevention. The

legislature hereby finds and declares that there are ever increasing

opportunities to promote economic development and enhance the

environment through waste prevention. Whether through better

environmental management practices that prevent or reduce the generation

of wastes, the adoption of innovative environmental technologies, the

substitution of less toxic materials or substances, or through recycling

and reuse of secondary materials, waste prevention can often improve

competitiveness and environmental quality.

By partnering with New York companies to promote waste prevention, New

York residents will be investing in a healthy environment and a healthy

economy. Strategic planning and investment in sustainable development

will spark business growth and competitiveness and create jobs, while

protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment.