Sráení
Sráění is a term derived from Czech and is primarily used to describe the process of compacting or packing material so that it occupies a smaller volume. The process is widely employed in various industrial, commercial and domestic contexts. On the industrial level, sráění is a central part of waste management, especially for municipal solid waste and hazardous waste. In this application, the waste is compressed to reduce the volume that must be transported and disposed of. The more tightly a material can be sráʻia, the more efficient the transportation and the lower the operating costs.
In packaging, sráění is used to secure the contents of a product and to reduce material usage
The technique is also applied in the textile industry where yarns or fibers are sráěna into a
Overall, sráění plays an important role in improving logistics, reducing environmental impact, cutting costs and supporting