Why it is important to minimise waste in the work place?

It is important to minimise waste in the workplace because this keeps the workplace tidy and is more likely to reduce the risk of hazzards or an accident. For example: if there was lots of paper work on my desk and i didn't realise some of it had fallen on the floor and covered some wires; then someone could walk past and trip over the hidden wires. This could cause a serious accident. By minimising waste, we are also helping the environment being "green". Also the waste costs money, so the less waste there is, the more money the company will save and make.