But we have to save material and energy and other resources as much as possible in order to reduce material consumption, and the emissions of waste and garbage.

但要尽可能的节约材料和能源资源，进而降低材耗，减少废弃物和垃圾的排放。

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For Interface, the EPD process has encouraged it to reduce energy and material consumption (particularly oil), waste generation and emissions.

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It uses the same composite-material technology to reduce weight and hence fuel consumption.

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He says this will create regional jobs, increase resource security, reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, increase material efficiency and prevent carbon emissions and industrial waste - all on a big scale.

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