The first R of the Triple R principle stands for reduce. The concept of reducing what is produced and what is consumed is essential to the waste hierarchy. The logic behind it is simple to understand. If there is less waste waste, then there is less to recycle or reuse. The process of reduce begins with an examination of what you are using and what it is used for. Here are some things you can do to reduce waste. Number one, print on both sides of paper to reduce paper wastage