The 5Rs refer to a process used by businesses and individuals to make the outcome of their waste management and recycling programs better through reducing the amount of waste produced. The 5Rs are:

1. Refuse: Refuse to buy or accept products that can harm you, your company, and the environment.
2. Reduce: Reduce the amount of waste produced by using less of everything.
3. Reuse: Reuse items as much as possible before discarding them.
4. Repurpose: Repurpose items for a different use before discarding them.
5. Recycle: Recycle items that cannot be refused, reduced, reused, or repurposed.

By following these steps in order, individuals and businesses can significantly reduce the amount of waste they produce and positively impact the environment.