§ 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.