manufacturing waste

[/ˌmæn.jə.ˈfæk.tʃɚ.ɪŋ weɪst/]
nounpl: manufacturing wastes
resíduos de manufatura
1. byproducts, scrap materials, or refuse generated during the manufacturing or production process of goods
The factory implemented new protocols to reduce manufacturing waste and improve sustainability.
A fábrica implementou novos protocolos para reduzir resíduos de manufatura e melhorar a sustentabilidade.
2. discarded materials from industrial production that may include excess raw materials, defective products, or processing residues
Manufacturing waste must be properly disposed of according to environmental regulations.
Os resíduos de manufatura devem ser descartados adequadamente de acordo com as regulamentações ambientais.
In Brazil, manufacturing waste management has become increasingly important due to environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives. Companies investing in waste reduction are seen as environmentally responsible. The term is widely used in industrial centers like São Paulo and in governmental environmental policies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
industrial wasteproduction wastefactory scrapmanufacturing residueprocess waste
Antonyms / Antônimos
raw materialsfinished products

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resíduos de manufatura
standard formal usage in industrial and environmental contexts
São Paulo
resíduos industriais
commonly used in industrial hub, broader term
Rio de Janeiro
resíduos de produção
alternative phrasing emphasizing production aspect
Portugal
resíduos de fabrico
Portuguese variant using 'fabrico' instead of 'manufatura'

Related Words

waste managementrecyclingpollution controlbyproductindustrial residuescraps

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce manufacturing waste
manufacturing waste disposal
manufacturing waste stream
minimizing manufacturing waste
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